SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFLUENT. 

Possible Answers:

Corpulent

Impoverished

Wealthy

Noteworthy

Unjust 

Correct answer:

Wealthy

Explanation:

“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACUTE. 

Possible Answers:

Possible

Inane 

Sharp

Dignified

Worthy

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREHENSILE

Possible Answers:

indicative

agreed

ancient

loose

grasping

Correct answer:

grasping

Explanation:

"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

Mutable

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Remiss

Inclement

Changeable

Arrogant

Correct answer:

Changeable

Explanation:

"Mutable" means changeable; inclement means stormy or bad; arrogant means pretentious; remiss means negligent or uncareful; and healthy means to be in good health.

Example Question #1341 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

UNASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

unattainable

frank

inviolable

futuristic

unpleasant

Correct answer:

inviolable

Explanation:

"Unassailable" means unable to be attacked, or inviolable.

Example Question #1342 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

KINDRED

Possible Answers:

compatible

noisy

frustrating

challenging

merry

Correct answer:

compatible

Explanation:

"Kindred" means similar in kind, related, or compatible.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LETHAL

Possible Answers:

compliant

aloof

stubborn

flashy

deadly

Correct answer:

deadly

Explanation:

"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ALIEN

Possible Answers:

technologically advanced

threatening

extremely persuasive

fascinating

peculiar

Correct answer:

peculiar

Explanation:

"Alien" is often used to describe things unfamiliar or peculiar.

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TUMULTUOUS

Possible Answers:

privileged

fickle

hard-working

excruciating

turbulent

Correct answer:

turbulent

Explanation:

"Tumultuous" means disorderly or turbulent.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ICONIC

Possible Answers:

charismatic

famous

flat

representational

political

Correct answer:

representational

Explanation:

"Iconic" describes something that is a representational symbol.

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