SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1437 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SPECTRAL

Possible Answers:

Ghostly

Maudlin

Sedulous

Assiduous

Animated

Correct answer:

Ghostly

Explanation:

"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #1438 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POTABLE

Possible Answers:

Dissolute

Abysmal

Powerful

Drinkable

Inebriated

Correct answer:

Drinkable

Explanation:

"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."

Example Question #1439 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Petulant

Ludicrous

Favorable

Peevish

Smarmy

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #1440 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Dishonest

Typical

Harmful

Anomalous

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #1441 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Peachy

Stringent

Potent

Exquisite

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #1442 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Disparaging

Terrestrial

Commendable

Censorious

Celestial

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #1443 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

APT

Possible Answers:

Unfitting

Delicious

Apposite

Frank

Blustery

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

Example Question #1444 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORBIDDING

Possible Answers:

Crafty

Witty

Welcoming

Threatening

Iconic

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.

Example Question #1445 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Blistering

Abysmal

Autumnal

Lively

Harvested

Correct answer:

Blistering

Explanation:

"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.

Example Question #1446 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Elaborate

Illogical

Legendary

Improvised

Sluggish

Correct answer:

Sluggish

Explanation:

"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.

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