SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1001 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AVARICIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Arrogant 

Covetous 

Composed 

Vociferous

Strident 

Correct answer:

Covetous 

Explanation:

“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.

Example Question #1044 : Synonyms

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

VOLUBLE. 

Possible Answers:

Suspended 

Heavy 

Loud 

Antiquated 

Talkative 

Correct answer:

Talkative 

Explanation:

“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.

Example Question #1002 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EGOTISTICAL.

Possible Answers:

Selfless 

Conceited 

Despondent

Mirth 

Remorseful 

Correct answer:

Conceited 

Explanation:

“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.

Example Question #1003 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSOLENT. 

Possible Answers:

Rude 

Polite 

Affable 

Warm 

Kind 

Correct answer:

Rude 

Explanation:

“Insolent” means rude or disrespectful. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all antonyms of insolent; affable means friendly and sociable.

Example Question #1004 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRESUMPTUOUS.

Possible Answers:

Withdrawn 

Distant 

Audacious 

Aloof 

Concerned 

Correct answer:

Audacious 

Explanation:

“Presumptuous” means rude, arrogant and audacious, it is related to the word “presume.” For clarification, withdrawn, aloof and distant are all synonyms that mean detached from other people.

Example Question #1005 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DETACHED.

Possible Answers:

Perplexed 

Present 

Bemused

Nearby 

Aloof 

Correct answer:

Aloof 

Explanation:

“Detached” means distant, aloof, separate. For clarification, present and nearby are antonyms of detached; bemused and perplexed are synonyms that mean confused.

Example Question #1006 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CAPTIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Deplorable

Youthful

Forceful

Argumentative 

Untimely

Correct answer:

Argumentative 

Explanation:

“Captious” means overly-critical and argumentative. For clarification, deplorable means terrible, deserving of scorn.

Example Question #1007 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALTRUISTIC.

Possible Answers:

Miserly

Philanthropic 

Frugal 

Stingy 

Parsimonious 

Correct answer:

Philanthropic 

Explanation:

“Altruistic” means generous and giving, an attitude marked by a selfless concern for others. It is most similar in meaning to “philanthropic,” which describes someone who is charitable. For clarification, the other four answer choices are loosely synonymous. Miserly and parsimonious mean not generous with money, selfish; stingy means tight with money; frugal means characterized by an avoidance of waste or expenditure.

Example Question #1801 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Erudite

Possible Answers:

Protected

Selfish

Annual

Open

Scholarly

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means scholarly or having great knowledge.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CORDIAL

Possible Answers:

lengthened

taken aback

friendly

furious

absurd

Correct answer:

friendly

Explanation:

"Cordial" means friendly and warm.

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