SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #991 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VERACIOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Dishonest 

Aged

Demonstrative

Honest 

Youthful 

Correct answer:

Honest 

Explanation:

Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.

Example Question #992 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GLUTTUNOUS.

Possible Answers:

Greedy 

Satiated 

Profound 

Slothful 

Flexible 

Correct answer:

Greedy 

Explanation:

“Gluttonous” means greedy and is associated with the word “glutton.” For clarification, "slothful" means lazy to the point of it being a sin; "satiated" means full of food or satisfied; "profound" means deep and meaningful.

Example Question #993 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LICENTIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Brave

Lewd 

Lonesome 

Pulchritudinous

Whimsical 

Correct answer:

Lewd 

Explanation:

“Licentious” means immoral, particularly with regard to sexuality. So the correct answer is “lewd” which means indecent or sexually offensive. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky; "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "lonesome" means lonely or alone.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SACCHARINE. 

Possible Answers:

Revolting 

Sour 

Sweet 

Tasteless

Bitter

Correct answer:

Sweet 

Explanation:

“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

rosy

meager

forthcoming

gregarious

illustrious

Correct answer:

illustrious

Explanation:

"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PERFIDIOUS

Possible Answers:

insane

treacherous

multifarious

ideal

malicious

Correct answer:

treacherous

Explanation:

"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.

Example Question #994 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BOISTEROUS.

Possible Answers:

Loud and enthusiastic

Shy and reserved 

Angry and resentful

Ambitious and outgoing

Soft-spoken

Correct answer:

Loud and enthusiastic

Explanation:

“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.

Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RETICENT.

Possible Answers:

Loud 

Prattle 

Quiet 

Amble

Remorse 

Correct answer:

Quiet 

Explanation:

“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.

Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RANCOROUS.

Possible Answers:

Portly 

Friendly

Spiteful

Spendthrift 

Assuming 

Correct answer:

Spiteful

Explanation:

Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.

Example Question #997 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRASCIBLE.

Possible Answers:

Miserly 

Foolhardy 

Touchy

Malevolent

Disinclined

Correct answer:

Touchy

Explanation:

“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.

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