SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #781 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OPAQUE

Possible Answers:

Cloudy

Nontransparent

Clear

Limpid

Lucid

Correct answer:

Nontransparent

Explanation:

"Opaque" is an adjective meaning "not able to be seen through; not transparent," or when referring to language, "hard or impossible to understand; unfathomable." "Cloudy" and "not transparent" may each seem like a potentially correct answer. While something that is cloudy may also be opaque, "nontransparent" is the correct answer because its meaning is the closest of the potential answer choices to that of "opaque."

Example Question #782 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCANDESCENT

Possible Answers:

Cozy

Partial

Intelligent

Burdensome

Burning

Correct answer:

Burning

Explanation:

Incandescent means emitting light because of heat, or burning.

Example Question #783 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMMODIOUS

Possible Answers:

Toilet

Spacious

Friendly

Nasty

Generous

Correct answer:

Spacious

Explanation:

A place that is commodious is open, roomy, or spacious.

Example Question #784 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIAPHANOUS

Possible Answers:

Funny

Frightening

Cold

Deadly

Sheer

Correct answer:

Sheer

Explanation:

"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.

Example Question #785 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

On the up 

Lost the way 

Running late 

Under budget 

Broken down 

Correct answer:

Broken down 

Explanation:

“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Lukewarm

Mindful

Dark

Honorable

Escalating

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid means lukewarm.  

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Marked

Burly 

Tentative

Clandestine

Dry

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means dry.  

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Commendable

Dry

Weak

Malleable

Shocking

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means extremely dry.

Example Question #786 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Lethal

Causal

Optimistic

Latent

Decaying

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.

Example Question #787 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Arrogant

Striped

Transparent

Intimidating

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

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