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:

elated

trivial

corrupt

foolhardy

nicely phrased

Correct answer:

elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISAFFECTED

Possible Answers:

resourceful

caring

untouched

frustrated

spirited

Correct answer:

frustrated

Explanation:

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

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SMITTEN

Possible Answers:

inspired by

weary

romantic

afflicted

determined

Correct answer:

afflicted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

remarkable

contrite

frank

archaic

thoughtful

Correct answer:

contrite

Explanation:

"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.

Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Patient

Successful

Idle

Redundant

Indifferent

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

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

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Sticky

Professional

Enthusiastic

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 #912 : Synonyms

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

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Bewildered

Stingy

Genuine

Undercover

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 #913 : Synonyms

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

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

Watchful

Rusty

Feminine

New

Hopeless

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 #921 : Synonyms

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

SULLEN

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Peaceful

Cheerful

Fluid

Optimisitc

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 #922 : Synonyms

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

ARDENT

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastic

Impulsive

Aquatic

Sincere

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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