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 #181 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ERUDITE

Possible Answers:

Quizzical

Equestrian

Scholarly

Ambivalent

Elementary

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means learned or "scholarly." "Equestrian" is an adjective that means related to horses, and "ambivalent" is an adjective that describes the state of having mixed feelings. "Quizzical" means inquiring or curious. "Elementary" means simple, basic.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Rare

Ingenious

Trite

Potable

Querulous

Correct answer:

Trite

Explanation:

"Banal" is a synonym for "trite," hackneyed, or boringly commonplace. This is an antonym of both "rare" and "ingenious," or clever. "Querulous" means irritable or petulant. "Potable" means able to be drunk safely.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

QUIESCENT

Possible Answers:

Incisive

Indecisive

Festive

Restless

Dormant

Correct answer:

Dormant

Explanation:

"Quiescent" is a synonym for "dormant" or inactive. "Incisive" means cutting or trenchant. "Indecisive," on the other hand, means unable to make up one's mind. "Festive" describes the state of merriness, celebration. "Restless" means unable to sit still.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TANGENTIAL

Possible Answers:

Global

Mathematical

Philosophical

Shadowy

Peripheral

Correct answer:

Peripheral

Explanation:

Something "tangential" is "peripheral," of very limited relevance to the matter at hand. "Global" means worldwide, and "shadowy" can mean literally or figuratively shady. "Philosophical" can describe lofty, abstract ideas or can describe the academic study of philosophy. Although "tangents" are a mathematical concept, "tangential" is not a synonym for "mathematical."

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SOPORIFIC

Possible Answers:

Joy-inducing

Fear-inducing

Plain

Tacit

Sleep-inducing

Correct answer:

Sleep-inducing

Explanation:

Something "soporific" will lull someone to sleep, not cause fear or joy. "Plain" is an antonym for "fancy." "Tacit" describes something unspoken or silent but still understood by all.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DIABOLICAL

Possible Answers:

Inebriated

Putative

Devilish

Eligible

Famished

Correct answer:

Devilish

Explanation:

"Diabolical" and "devilish" are synonyms. "Putative" means presumed or supposed. "Eligible" means qualified, and "inebriated" is another word for intoxicated or drunk. "Famished" means starving.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PUNITIVE

Possible Answers:

Fabled

Punishing

Trifling

Puerile

Legendary

Correct answer:

Punishing

Explanation:

"Punitive" means "punishing." "Trifling" means trivial, unimportant. "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms. "Puerile" is another word for juvenile or immature.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TACIT

Possible Answers:

Eligible

Explicit

Unspoken

Jubilant

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Unspoken

Explanation:

Something "tacit" is understood without being spoken, implicit. This is an antonym for "explicit." "Ecstatic" means euphoric, and "jubilant" means overjoyed. "Eligible" and "qualified" are synonyms.

Example Question #189 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INSUPERABLE

Possible Answers:

Repugnant

Zealous

Insurmountable

Acrobatic

Cheerful

Correct answer:

Insurmountable

Explanation:

"Insuperable" is a synonym for "insurmountable," difficult to overcome. "Zealous" means impassioned, fervent. "Repugnant" means loathsome, vile. "Acrobatic" can mean literally like an acrobat or more figuratively skilled and flexible at physical feats. "Cheerful" is a synonym for "jolly" and "merry."

Example Question #190 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EXTANT

Possible Answers:

Not destroyed

Myriad

Annihilated

Spectacular

Exuberant

Correct answer:

Not destroyed

Explanation:

"Extant," which often describes archaeological or historical artifacts, means still in existence, "not destroyed." This is an antonym for "annihilated," or totally destroyed. "Myriad" means innumerable. "Spectacular" is a synonym for "stunning." "Exuberant" means overjoyed.

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