SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1231 : Synonyms

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

STINGY

Possible Answers:

Miserly

Ambiguous

Ardent

Equivocal

Fervid

Correct answer:

Miserly

Explanation:

"Stingy" and "miserly" are synonyms that mean cheap. "Fervid" and "ardent" both mean impassioned. "Equivocal" means ambiguous or unclear.

Example Question #1232 : Synonyms

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

STRINGENT

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Bountiful

Tenacious

Strict

Merciful

Correct answer:

Strict

Explanation:

"Stringent" means "strict" and firm. "Tenacious" means determined and persistent. "Bountiful" means plentiful and abundant. "Loquacious" means talkative, and "merciful" means compassionate and forgiving.

Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RESOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Avaricious

Combative

Irascible

Purposeful

Pugnacious

Correct answer:

Purposeful

Explanation:

"Resolute" means determined and "purposeful." "Avaricious" means greedy, and "irascible" means irritable. "Combative" and "pugnacious" are synonyms meaning aggressive and ready to fight.

Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ILLUSTRIOUS

Possible Answers:

Meaningful

Flippant

Distinguished

Frivolous

Inconsequential

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

"Illustrious," "distinguished," and "eminent" are all synonyms. "Meaningful" means significant and consequential. This is an antonym of "inconsequential." "Flippant" and "frivolous" are synonyms.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SEDITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Assiduous

Subversive

Saccharine

Diligent

Maudlin

Correct answer:

Subversive

Explanation:

"Seditious" means troublemaking or subversive. "Saccharine" means too sweet and sentimental, and "maudlin" similarly means tearfully and excessively sentimental. "Assiduous," "diligent," and "sedulous" are all synonyms for hardworking.

Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Prophetic

Depraved

Saccharine

Insolent

Impartial

Correct answer:

Insolent

Explanation:

"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Fervid

Supercilious

Obstreperous

Boisterous

Equitable

Correct answer:

Supercilious

Explanation:

"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.

Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent

Ravenous

Hardworking

Pugnacious

Satiable

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.

Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Avaricious

Shallow

Penurious

Articulate

Correct answer:

Shallow

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.

Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Astute

Pristine

Sedulous

Merciful

Indolent

Correct answer:

Indolent

Explanation:

"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.

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