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 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Avaricious

Purposeful

Irascible

Pugnacious

Combative

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 #1192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Inconsequential

Meaningful

Distinguished

Flippant

Frivolous

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 #1193 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEDITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Maudlin

Diligent

Subversive

Saccharine

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 #1194 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Insolent

Impartial

Prophetic

Saccharine

Depraved

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 #1195 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Boisterous

Equitable

Fervid

Supercilious

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 #1196 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Hardworking

Belligerent

Satiable

Ravenous

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 #1197 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Penurious

Avaricious

Shallow

Stingy

Articulate

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 #1198 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Merciful

Sedulous

Pristine

Astute

Indolent

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 #449 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Hardworking

Indolent

Lazy

Infuriating

Aggressive

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 #450 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Frugal

Thrifty

Wholesome

Powerful

Vivacious

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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