SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #547 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONGENITAL

Possible Answers:

shadowed

petite

truthful

merry

inborn

Correct answer:

inborn

Explanation:

"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPERVIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Cantankerous 

Impenetrable

Gregarious 

Susceptible

Voluptuous

Correct answer:

Impenetrable

Explanation:

“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COMMENDABLE.

Possible Answers:

Ambivalent 

Fair and just

Worthy of praise 

Harangue

Unfairly suspected

Correct answer:

Worthy of praise 

Explanation:

“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INNOCUOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Suspicious

Harmless

Porous 

Dangerous 

Correct answer:

Harmless

Explanation:

“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFLUENT. 

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Noteworthy

Wealthy

Corpulent

Unjust 

Correct answer:

Wealthy

Explanation:

“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACUTE. 

Possible Answers:

Possible

Sharp

Inane 

Worthy

Dignified

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREHENSILE

Possible Answers:

loose

indicative

agreed

ancient

grasping

Correct answer:

grasping

Explanation:

"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms

Mutable

Possible Answers:

Arrogant

Remiss

Healthy

Inclement

Changeable

Correct answer:

Changeable

Explanation:

"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

UNASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

futuristic

unpleasant

unattainable

inviolable

frank

Correct answer:

inviolable

Explanation:

"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

KINDRED

Possible Answers:

compatible

merry

noisy

challenging

frustrating

Correct answer:

compatible

Explanation:

"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors