SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1191 : Synonyms

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

WINSOME

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Charming

Successful

Dynamic

Easy

Correct answer:

Charming

Explanation:

Winsome means attractive, appealing, or charming.

Example Question #1192 : Synonyms

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

QUERULOUS

Possible Answers:

Quiescent

Depressed

Fretful

Angry

Loud

Correct answer:

Fretful

Explanation:

Someone who is "querulous" complains a lot. So, the best answer choice is "fretful," which means quick to complain. The word "quiescent" means calm and is an antonym of "querulous." The other three words may be characteristics of someone who is querulous, but are not synonyms of "querulous."

Example Question #1193 : Synonyms

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

HIDEBOUND

Possible Answers:

Prejudiced 

Gregarious

Portly 

Jaunty 

Comely 

Correct answer:

Prejudiced 

Explanation:

“Hidebound” means narrow-minded and prejudiced. For clarification, comely means cute; portly means big or fat; jaunty means cheerful or dashing; gregarious means outgoing and sociable.

Example Question #1194 : Synonyms

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

MALADROIT

Possible Answers:

Clumsy

Cheerful

Stubborn

Evil

Bothersome

Correct answer:

Clumsy

Explanation:

"Maladroit" means ineffective, bungling, or clumsy.

Example Question #1195 : Synonyms

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

SYMPATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Pathetic

Plaintive

Pitiful

Empathetic

Forlorn

Correct answer:

Empathetic

Explanation:

"Sympathetic" and "empathetic" are closely related in meaning, showing understanding or approval toward an idea, action, or person. The other words do not share this meaning but do have similar meanings themselves.

Example Question #1196 : Synonyms

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

BOLD

Possible Answers:

Audacious

Obvious

Sublime

Mild-mannered

Wealthy

Correct answer:

Audacious

Explanation:

"Bold" and "audacious" are synonyms describing an outgoing, courageous personality. The other words do not share this meaning. "Mild-mannered" is an antonym to "bold" and "audacious." The other words are not adjectives used to describe personality traits.

Example Question #1197 : Synonyms

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

CONSCIENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Eternal

Frank

Ravenous

Dutiful

Advantageous

Correct answer:

Dutiful

Explanation:

"Conscientious" means responsible and dutiful. "Eternal" means everlasting. "Advantageous" means beneficial. "Ravenous" means very hungry. "Frank" means curt and direct.

Example Question #1198 : Synonyms

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

ELOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Convivial

Partial

Evasive

Excruciating

Articulate

Correct answer:

Articulate

Explanation:

"Eloquent" means fluent. "Partially" and "wholly" are antonyms, as are "excruciatingly" and "painlessly." "Evasive" and "elusive" are synonyms, and "convivial" means cheerful.

Example Question #1151 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRIVOLOUS

Possible Answers:

Lonely

Advantageous

Carefree

Philanthropic

Stingy

Correct answer:

Carefree

Explanation:

"Frivolous" means carefree or flighty. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms, as are "charitable" and "philanthropic." "Stingy" means cheap or miserly. "Lonely" means alone, solitary.

Example Question #1152 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBLIVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Clueless

Sinister

Victorious

Alert

Rowdy

Correct answer:

Clueless

Explanation:

Someone "oblivious" is completely clueless or unaware of something. This is the opposite of "alert," which means watchful. "Victorious" means triumphant. "Rowdy" means loud and boisterous. "Sinister" means ominous.

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