SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1161 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RESILIENT

Possible Answers:

Enervated

Conservative

Strong

Efficacious

Elevated

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.

Example Question #1162 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUGNACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Combative

Appeasing

Sardonic

Mollifying

Adroit

Correct answer:

Combative

Explanation:

"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.

Example Question #1171 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBSTREPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Equitable

Eager

Plausible

Effervescent

Rambunctious

Correct answer:

Rambunctious

Explanation:

"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.

Example Question #1172 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JUST

Possible Answers:

Affable

Equitable

Vivacious

Knowledgeable

Fanatical

Correct answer:

Equitable

Explanation:

"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."

Example Question #1173 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AVARICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Listless

Earnest

Greedy

Charismatic

Exuberant

Correct answer:

Greedy

Explanation:

"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.

Example Question #1174 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRASCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Intolerable

Irritable

Gleeful

Discreet

Diffident

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Irascible" and "irritable" both mean short-tempered and cranky. "Gleeful" means delighted, and "confident" means self-assured. "Intolerable" means unbearable. "Discreet" means inconspicuous. "Diffident" means shy.

Example Question #1175 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONGENIAL

Possible Answers:

Obstreperous

Personable

Despicable

Decadent

Dissolute

Correct answer:

Personable

Explanation:

"Congenial" means "personable" and hospital. "Despicable" means loathsome, contemptible. "Obstreperous" means boisterous. "Decadent" and "dissolute" are synonyms.

Example Question #1176 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FERVID

Possible Answers:

Clueless

Oblivious

Furtive

Impassioned

Furious

Correct answer:

Impassioned

Explanation:

"Fervid," "fervent," and "impassioned" are all synonyms. "Clueless" and "oblivious" are synonyms. "Furious" means very angry. "Furtive" means secretive or surreptitious.

Example Question #1177 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AVID

Possible Answers:

Surreptitious

Adequate

Nutty

Equable

Keen

Correct answer:

Keen

Explanation:

"Avid" means eager and "keen." "Nutty" means peculiar, insane. "Surreptitious" means furtive, secretive. "Equable" means calm and even-tempered. "Adequate" means acceptable and sufficient.

Example Question #1178 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROFLIGATE

Possible Answers:

Bizarre

Distraught

Ardent

Ludicrous

Spendthrift

Correct answer:

Spendthrift

Explanation:

"Profligate" and "spendthrift" both describe people who spend too much money. "Distraught" means distressed, and "ludicrous" means ridiculous or absurd. "Bizarre" means strange and peculiar. "Ardent" means fervent or zealous.

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