SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1301 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFLUENT. 

Possible Answers:

Unjust 

Impoverished

Corpulent

Noteworthy

Wealthy

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 #1302 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ACUTE. 

Possible Answers:

Possible

Sharp

Worthy

Dignified

Inane 

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

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

Example Question #2096 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREHENSILE

Possible Answers:

loose

ancient

grasping

agreed

indicative

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 #553 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

UNASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

inviolable

unpleasant

futuristic

unattainable

frank

Correct answer:

inviolable

Explanation:

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

Example Question #554 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

KINDRED

Possible Answers:

frustrating

challenging

noisy

compatible

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:

deadly

flashy

compliant

aloof

stubborn

Correct answer:

deadly

Explanation:

"Lethal" means harmful or able to cause death.

Example Question #1303 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ALIEN

Possible Answers:

extremely persuasive

threatening

fascinating

peculiar

technologically advanced

Correct answer:

peculiar

Explanation:

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

Example Question #2103 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TUMULTUOUS

Possible Answers:

excruciating

turbulent

hard-working

fickle

privileged

Correct answer:

turbulent

Explanation:

"Tumultuous" means disorderly or turbulent.

Example Question #555 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ICONIC

Possible Answers:

famous

political

flat

charismatic

representational

Correct answer:

representational

Explanation:

"Iconic" describes something that is a representational symbol.

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