SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1231 : Synonyms

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Pugnacious

Irascible

Combative

Avaricious

Purposeful

Correct answer:

Purposeful

Explanation:

"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.

Example Question #1232 : Synonyms

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Distinguished

Meaningful

Frivolous

Flippant

Inconsequential

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.

Example Question #1233 : Synonyms

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

SEDITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Maudlin

Assiduous

Saccharine

Subversive

Diligent

Correct answer:

Subversive

Explanation:

"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.

Example Question #1234 : Synonyms

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Depraved

Saccharine

Impartial

Insolent

Prophetic

Correct answer:

Insolent

Explanation:

"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."

Example Question #1235 : Synonyms

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Boisterous

Supercilious

Fervid

Equitable

Obstreperous

Correct answer:

Supercilious

Explanation:

"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.

Example Question #1236 : Synonyms

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent

Satiable

Ravenous

Hardworking

Pugnacious

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.

Example Question #1237 : Synonyms

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Articulate

Shallow

Avaricious

Stingy

Penurious

Correct answer:

Shallow

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.

Example Question #1238 : Synonyms

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Astute

Merciful

Indolent

Pristine

Correct answer:

Indolent

Explanation:

"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #1191 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Indolent

Aggressive

Infuriating

Lazy

Hardworking

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.

Example Question #1192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Vivacious

Thrifty

Powerful

Frugal

Wholesome

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.

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