SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

foolhardy

elated

nicely phrased

trivial

corrupt

Correct answer:

elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISAFFECTED

Possible Answers:

spirited

resourceful

caring

frustrated

untouched

Correct answer:

frustrated

Explanation:

"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.

Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SMITTEN

Possible Answers:

weary

determined

afflicted

inspired by

romantic

Correct answer:

afflicted

Explanation:

"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

contrite

thoughtful

archaic

remarkable

frank

Correct answer:

contrite

Explanation:

"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

APATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Redundant

Idle

Indifferent

Patient

Successful

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastic

Professional

Sticky

Gloomy

Prudent

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Genuine

Undercover

Bewildered

Monumental

Correct answer:

Bewildered

Explanation:

"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

Rusty

Feminine

Watchful

Hopeless

New

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.  

Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SULLEN

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Peaceful

Optimisitc

Fluid

Gloomy

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.

Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARDENT

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastic

Sincere

Aquatic

Impulsive

Barren

Correct answer:

Enthusiastic

Explanation:

"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.

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