SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2375 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REMOTE

Possible Answers:

troublesome

cantankerous

lethargic

major

secluded

Correct answer:

secluded

Explanation:

Remote means removed, out of the way, or secluded.

Example Question #2231 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UBIQUITOUS.

Possible Answers:

Obdurate 

Impressionable

Flippant 

Nowhere 

Everywhere 

Correct answer:

Everywhere 

Explanation:

If something is “ubiquitous” it appears everywhere and is commonplace. For clarification, "impressionable" means easily influenced by external stimuli; "obdurate" means stubborn; "flippant" means showing disrespect, not taking something seriously enough.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AJAR

Possible Answers:

slightly open

covering up

cracked

musical

thrilled

Correct answer:

slightly open

Explanation:

"Ajar" means slightly open.

Example Question #2232 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VAST.

Possible Answers:

Enormous 

Underwhelming

Miniscule

Aloof

Accountable

Correct answer:

Enormous 

Explanation:

“Vast” means very big or enormous. For clarification, miniscule means very small and is an antonym of “vast”; aloof means distant or shy; accountable means responsible, able to be held responsible for something.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CELESTIAL

Possible Answers:

particular

magical

heavenly

foreshadowing

musical

Correct answer:

heavenly

Explanation:

"Celestial" means relating to the sky, or heavenly.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DOMESTIC

Possible Answers:

home

theater

industry

animal

travel

Correct answer:

home

Explanation:

"Domestic" means relating to the home or the nation.

Example Question #2381 : Synonyms

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

DESOLATE

Possible Answers:

Ambitious

Belligerent

Deserted

Passive

Rash

Correct answer:

Deserted

Explanation:

"Desolate" means "deserted" or lacking in people or inhabitants. "Ambitious" means determined to succeed in the future. "Passive" means submissive or not engaged in what is happening. "Belligerent" means aggressive or warlike. "Rash" means reckless or not careful.

Example Question #2382 : Synonyms

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

PALATIAL

Possible Answers:

Opaque

Luxurious

Delicious

Nasty

Local

Correct answer:

Luxurious

Explanation:

Palatial means resembling a palace or when describing a building or room, large, like a palace. "Luxurious" means comfortable and wealthy, so "luxurious" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "palatial." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "palatial": "delicious" means tasting good, "opaque" means not transparent, "local" means from a nearby area, and "nasty" means gross or unpleasant.

Example Question #2383 : Synonyms

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

STREWN

Possible Answers:

Improved 

Scattered 

Used 

Abused 

Coalesced 

Correct answer:

Scattered 

Explanation:

“Strewn" means scattered around untidily, so "scattered" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2384 : Synonyms

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

FECUND

Possible Answers:

Corpulent 

Fertile 

Spherical

Intelligent 

Baleful 

Correct answer:

Fertile 

Explanation:

“Fecund” means fertile or capable of producing many children, so "fertile" is the correct answer. For clarification, "spherical" means round, shaped like a sphere; "corpulent" means fat; "baleful" means menacing; and "intelligent" means smart.

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