SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1131 : Synonyms

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Troubling

Insistent

Tight-laced

Neutral

Playful

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.

Example Question #1132 : Synonyms

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Formulaic

Insane

Cylindrical

Concise

Lazy

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #1133 : Synonyms

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Forgiving

Energetic

Secret

Forward-thinking

Antique

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #1134 : Synonyms

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Showy

Generous

Sentimental

Rash

Pallid

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.  

Example Question #1135 : Synonyms

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

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Unremarkable

Stealthy

Excessive

Idealistic

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #1136 : Synonyms

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

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Famous

Controlled

Downtrodden

Upset

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #1137 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Enshrined

Hateful

Capital

Gracious

Damaged

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #1140 : Synonyms

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

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Melodious

Resonant

Hostile

Treasonous

Elegant

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Stupid

Skillful

Left

Hard of hearing

Bereft

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").

Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLAMBOYANT

Possible Answers:

Exuberant

Thrifty

Headstrong

Rapid

Pale

Correct answer:

Exuberant

Explanation:

Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.

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