SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1711 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MAWKISHLY

Possible Answers:

Clairvoyantly

Scurrilously

Plaintively

Sentimentally

Potently

Correct answer:

Sentimentally

Explanation:

"Mawkish" means overly sentimental or maudlin. "Clairvoyant" means able to predict the future, and "plaintive" means poignant. "Potent" is a synonym for "powerful." "Scurrilous" describes something that is both libellous and scandalous.

Example Question #1712 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SAUCILY

Possible Answers:

Complaisantly

Cheekily

Acquiescently

Surreptitiously

Prodigally

Correct answer:

Cheekily

Explanation:

"Saucy" is a word for cheeky, flippant, or impudent. "Complaisant" is a synonym for "acquiescent." "Prodigal" is a synonym for "wasteful" or profligate. "Surreptitious" and "furtive" are synonyms.

Example Question #1713 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LANGUOROUSLY

Possible Answers:

Happily

Insipidly

Vividly

Torpidly

Vacuously

Correct answer:

Torpidly

Explanation:

"Languorous" means torpid, lethargic, or lazy because of tiredness. "Happy" and "sad" are antonyms, of course, as are "vivid" and "insipid." "Vacuous" means inane, unintelligent, and vacant.

Example Question #1714 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCREDULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Preposterously

Skeptically

Coercively

Clangorously

Ingeniously

Correct answer:

Skeptically

Explanation:

"Incredulous" means disbelieving or skeptical. "Clangorous" means noisy, raucous. "Preposterous" means absurd, ludicrous. "Coercive" means threatening, forceful. "Ingenious" means clever, innovative.

Example Question #1715 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRIMORDIALLY

Possible Answers:

Discursively

Contritely

Elementarily

Enigmatically

Anciently

Correct answer:

Anciently

Explanation:

"Primordial" means ancient or prehistoric. "Discursive" means rambling or digressive. "Elementary" means simple or basic. "Enigmatic" means mysterious or cryptic. "Contrite" means penitent, remorseful.

Example Question #1716 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UNCONSCIONABLY

Possible Answers:

Vociferously

Exigently

Indefensibly

Capriciously

Furiously

Correct answer:

Indefensibly

Explanation:

"Unconscionable" means immoral, unethical, or indefensible. "Exigent" means urgent, and "capricious" means whimsical. "Vociferous" means vocal and vehement. "Furious" means very angry.

Example Question #1717 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEBULOUSLY

Possible Answers:

Distinguishedly

Smilingly

Hazily

Circumspectly

Distinctly

Correct answer:

Hazily

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means hazy, foggy, or indistinct. This is an antonym for "distinct." "Distinguished" means eminent or illustrious. "Circumspect" means cautious, withdrawn.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INCITE

Possible Answers:

enclose

capitilize

uproot

encourage

follow

Correct answer:

encourage

Explanation:

"Incite" means to stir up or encourage, often regarding unlawful behavior.

Example Question #881 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LAUD

Possible Answers:

praise

provoke

conform

challenge

correct

Correct answer:

praise

Explanation:

"Laud" means to praise highly.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

ACCEDE

Possible Answers:

wonder

leave

consent

imitate

place

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

Accede means to agree to a demand or to consent to something.

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