SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

obedient

pestering

timid

beautiful

angry

Correct answer:

obedient

Explanation:

"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FASTIDIOUS

Possible Answers:

independent

cowardly

perfectionist

pandering

trustworthy

Correct answer:

perfectionist

Explanation:

"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.

Example Question #1776 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

greedy

bothersome

tired

untalkative

flat

Correct answer:

untalkative

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

restless

fast-growing

calm

choosy

pointy

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CALLOUS

Possible Answers:

routine

perfect

passable

insane

heartless

Correct answer:

heartless

Explanation:

"Callous" means insensitive, or heartless.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

MUNIFICENT. 

Possible Answers:

Prodigal 

Miserly 

Ostentatious 

Generous 

Jubilant 

Correct answer:

Generous 

Explanation:

“Munificent” describes someone who is very generous, particularly with regards to money. For clarification prodigal means extravagant or wasteful; ostentatious means luxurious; jubilant means very happy; miserly means not generous or very stingy.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

AVARICIOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Lethargic 

Slothful 

Greedy 

Ridiculous 

Vicious 

Correct answer:

Greedy 

Explanation:

"Avaricious” describes someone who is greedy and desiring of wealth accumulation. For clarification vicious means aggressive and mean; lethargic means very tired; slothful means lazy to the point of sin; ridiculous means absurd.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PARSIMONIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Timid 

Haughty 

Miserly 

Intrepid 

Philanthropic

Correct answer:

Miserly 

Explanation:

A “parsimonious” person is someone who is very frugal or disinclined to give money. Therefore the best possible correct answer is “miserly” which also means not generous with money. For clarification intrepid means bold and adventurous; philanthropic means charitable; timid means shy; haughty means proud.

Example Question #981 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DILIGENT. 

Possible Answers:

Loose 

Limited 

Careful 

Disdainful 

Derisive 

Correct answer:

Careful 

Explanation:

“Diligent” means very careful and determined. It is most commonly associated with hard-work and patient effort. For clarification, "derisive" and "disdainful" both mean to regard with scorn or dislike.

Example Question #982 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HISTRIONIC. 

Possible Answers:

Remiss 

Unbelievable

Eloquent

Impudent 

Dramatic 

Correct answer:

Dramatic 

Explanation:

“Histrionic” means dramatic. For clarification, "remiss" means careless or negligent; "impudent" means rude and impolite; "eloquent" means possessing clear and stylish speech.

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