SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1361 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONVOLUTED

Possible Answers:

garrulous

laconic

complicated

articulate

useful

Correct answer:

complicated

Explanation:

"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.

Example Question #1401 : Synonyms

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

QUIESCENT.

Possible Answers:

Energetic 

Inactive

Vivacious 

Vigorous

Dynamic 

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.

Example Question #1402 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPOTENT

Possible Answers:

congruent

powerless

formulaic

reductive

cranky

Correct answer:

powerless

Explanation:

"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.

Example Question #1403 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

frail

melancholic

composed

patterned

terse

Correct answer:

frail

Explanation:

"Feeble" means weak or frail.

Example Question #1404 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

vigorous

fortuitous

fickle

lacking

agile

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Robust" means strong or vigorous.

Example Question #1403 : Synonyms

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Complex

Sullen

Lawless

Mandatory

Sluggish

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.

Example Question #1404 : Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Intimidating

Remiss

Tranquil

Charming

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.

Example Question #1405 : Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Intimidating

Complex

Shapely

Encouraging

Fundamental

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.

Example Question #1411 : Synonyms

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

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Nomadic 

Suppressing

Supporting 

Energetic

Demanding 

Correct answer:

Demanding 

Explanation:

To be “exigent” means to be demanding or to require immediate action from somebody. For clarification suppressing means to keep an ideology or individual from achieving growth or independence; nomadic refers to a type of living characterized by frequent movement and lack of material comfort; energetic means full of energy.

Example Question #1412 : Synonyms

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

TYRANNICAL

Possible Answers:

Angry

Exhaustive

Despotic

Inquisitive

Blatant

Correct answer:

Despotic

Explanation:

"Tyrannical" and "despotic" are both words to describe a person who holds the majority of the power and abuses it.

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