SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2475 : Synonyms

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

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Bland 

Acrid 

Heavy 

Strong 

Dignified 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

Example Question #2476 : Synonyms

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

LACKLUSTER.

Possible Answers:

Brilliant 

Confident 

Uninspiring

Demanding 

Motivating 

Correct answer:

Uninspiring

Explanation:

“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

pedantic

foolhardy

trivial

flawless

crooning

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #2477 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

voracious

uninspired

scientific

sustainable

visual

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

pandering

sweet

bothersome

unimaginative

rancorous

Correct answer:

unimaginative

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.

Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CRUDE

Possible Answers:

Tantalizing

Rudimentary

Illegal

Ferocious

Impressive

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.

Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HACKNEYED

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Overused

Cantankerous

Imaginative

Slipshod

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.

Example Question #2481 : Synonyms

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

VAPID

Possible Answers:

Fiery 

Edible

Problematic

Trusting

Dull

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.  

Example Question #2482 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

ATROCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Wicked

Belligerent

Delightful

Confidential

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.

Example Question #2483 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Favorable

Bland

Competent

Amphibian

Hasty

Correct answer:

Bland

Explanation:

"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.

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