SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1221 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRANDILOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Pompous

Genius

Smoky

Lurid

Imminent

Correct answer:

Pompous

Explanation:

"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.

Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTRANSIGENT

Possible Answers:

Stubborn

Amicable

Ludicrous

Invigorated

Enervated

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.

Example Question #1222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDEFATIGABLE

Possible Answers:

Manifold

Inexhaustible

Resilient

Hardy

Meticulous

Correct answer:

Inexhaustible

Explanation:

"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.

Example Question #1223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VITRIOLIC

Possible Answers:

Bashful

Haughty

Immoderate

Caustic

Supercilious

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.

Example Question #1224 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRODIGAL

Possible Answers:

Immaculate

Saccharine

Mordant

Lugubrious

Wasteful

Correct answer:

Wasteful

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #1225 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RECALCITRANT

Possible Answers:

Peevish

Obsolete

Abrasive

Resistant

Archaic

Correct answer:

Resistant

Explanation:

"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.

Example Question #1226 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INGENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Naive

Clever

Jaded

Cynical

Elongated

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."

Example Question #1227 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INDECOROUS

Possible Answers:

Innocuous

Chivalrous

Immodest

Fulsome

Execrable

Correct answer:

Immodest

Explanation:

"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Erratic

Elective

Circumspect

Sporadic

Prudent

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Luminous

Supreme

Naive

Cogent

Emaciated

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

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