SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1137 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Guarded

Obvious

Critical

Prideful

Serious

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #1182 : Synonyms

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Respected

Harmful

Skillful

Abandoned

Lacking

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #1141 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Benevolent

Friendly

Fruitful

Destructive

Hostile

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #1181 : Synonyms

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Obedient

Talkative

Reserved

Tacit

Introverted

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #1182 : Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Generous

Offensive

Short-sighted

Malevolent

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #1141 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMMENDABLE

Possible Answers:

Praiseworthy

Agreeable

Forceful

Approval

Spacious

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #1184 : Synonyms

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Visible

Uncareful

Cautious

Talkative

Imprudent

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #1142 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Insecure

Affectionate

Juvenile

National

Questionable

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #1143 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Sinister

Direct

Average

Tiring

Tactless

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

"Gauche" means lacking social grace, awkward, or tactless.

Example Question #1144 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Narrow-minded

Intensive 

Affordable

Broken

Cuffed

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

"Provincial" means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or of a province.

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