SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1181 : Synonyms

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Prideful

Obvious

Guarded

Serious

Critical

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:

Lacking

Respected

Abandoned

Harmful

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #1183 : 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 #1184 : Synonyms

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Tacit

Obedient

Talkative

Reserved

Introverted

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #1185 : Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Generous

Offensive

Thrifty

Malevolent

Short-sighted

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #1186 : Synonyms

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

COMMENDABLE

Possible Answers:

Spacious

Agreeable

Forceful

Approval

Praiseworthy

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #1187 : Synonyms

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Uncareful

Visible

Imprudent

Talkative

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #1188 : Synonyms

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Questionable

National

Juvenile

Insecure

Affectionate

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #1189 : Synonyms

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Tiring

Average

Sinister

Direct

Tactless

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1190 : Synonyms

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Narrow-minded

Affordable

Intensive 

Broken

Cuffed

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

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

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