SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Pugnacious

Combative

Purposeful

Avaricious

Irascible

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 #212 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Frivolous

Flippant

Inconsequential

Meaningful

Distinguished

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:

Saccharine

Diligent

Subversive

Assiduous

Maudlin

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:

Impartial

Insolent

Saccharine

Depraved

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:

Supercilious

Fervid

Obstreperous

Boisterous

Equitable

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:

Hardworking

Belligerent

Pugnacious

Ravenous

Satiable

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

Stingy

Shallow

Avaricious

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:

Indolent

Merciful

Sedulous

Pristine

Astute

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 #221 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Infuriating

Hardworking

Indolent

Lazy

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 #222 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Vivacious

Wholesome

Thrifty

Powerful

Frugal

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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