SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1203 : Synonyms

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

VIVACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Somber

Glum

Intruiging

Inquisitive

Lively

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Vivacious" means "lively." "Inquisitive" means curious, while "intriguing" means interesting or sparking one's curiosity. "Somber" means grave in manner, and "glum" means gloomy.

Example Question #1204 : Synonyms

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

ARTICULATE

Possible Answers:

Resilient

Forthright

Eloquent

Lecherous

Contrary

Correct answer:

Eloquent

Explanation:

Someone "articulate" is eloquent and well spoken. "Contrary" can mean contradictory or uncooperative, depending on the context. "Resilient" means strong and tough. "Forthright" means direct or frank. "Lecherous" and "lustful" are synonyms.

Example Question #1205 : Synonyms

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

BOISTEROUS

Possible Answers:

Taciturn

Rash

Rowdy

Painless

Just

Correct answer:

Rowdy

Explanation:

Someone "boisterous" is rambunctious, noisy, and rowdy. This is an antonym of "taciturn," which means quiet and shy. "Painful" and "painless" are antonyms. "Rash" means irresponsible and reckless. "Just" means fair.

Example Question #1206 : Synonyms

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

FLIPPANT

Possible Answers:

Persuasive

Avaricious

Pugnacious

Frivolous

Gregarious

Correct answer:

Frivolous

Explanation:

"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.

Example Question #1207 : Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Fortuitous

Adroit

Tranquil

Incompetent

Correct answer:

Incompetent

Explanation:

"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."

Example Question #1208 : Synonyms

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

RESOURCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Smelly

Leery

Opulent

Avaricious

Enterprising

Correct answer:

Enterprising

Explanation:

"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.

Example Question #1209 : Synonyms

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

DISCREET

Possible Answers:

Separate

Monstrous

Inconspicuous

Reckless

Hideous

Correct answer:

Inconspicuous

Explanation:

Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.

Example Question #1210 : Synonyms

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

PROPHETIC

Possible Answers:

Individual

Myopic

Farsighted

Collective

Distraught

Correct answer:

Farsighted

Explanation:

Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.

Example Question #1211 : Synonyms

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

RESILIENT

Possible Answers:

Efficacious

Enervated

Elevated

Conservative

Strong

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.

Example Question #1212 : Synonyms

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

PUGNACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Mollifying

Adroit

Sardonic

Combative

Appeasing

Correct answer:

Combative

Explanation:

"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.

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