SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1121 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Coarse

Wise

Vacant

Slick

Expansive

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #1163 : Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Expressive

Defined

Dishonest

Corrupt

Unskillful

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #1164 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Daring

Disrespectful

Comical

Famous

Useful

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #1165 : Synonyms

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Elusive

Corrupt

Unusual

Skillful

Last

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1166 : Synonyms

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Torrential

Hypnotizing

Stressful

Poor

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1167 : Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Renowned

Incredulous

Defiant

Showy

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1168 : Synonyms

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Audible

Relevant

Devout

Patterned

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1169 : Synonyms

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Promising

Lazy

Invalid

Peaceful

Neglectful

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Materialistic

Loyal

Stubborn

Violent

Limitless

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Argumentative

Oppressive

Happy

Invincible

Merciful

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

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