SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1161 : Synonyms

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Frequent

Hydrating

Enriching

Poetic

Disobedient

Correct answer:

Disobedient

Explanation:

"Unruly" means disobedient or uncontrollable.

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Narrow Minded

Sharp

Idealistic

Floral

Complex

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Keen" means sharp or very perceptive.

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Expansive

Coarse

Slick

Wise

Vacant

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

"Sage" means wise.

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Corrupt

Defined

Unskillful

Expressive

Dishonest

Correct answer:

Unskillful

Explanation:

"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.

Example Question #1163 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Daring

Famous

Disrespectful

Useful

Comical

Correct answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.

Example Question #1164 : Synonyms

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Last

Skillful

Corrupt

Unusual

Elusive

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1163 : Synonyms

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

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Poor

Assiduous

Hypnotizing

Torrential

Stressful

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1164 : Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Adorable

Showy

Defiant

Incredulous

Renowned

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1165 : Synonyms

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

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Patterned

Audible

Devout

Relevant

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1924 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Lazy

Neglectful

Invalid

Promising

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

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