SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1337 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Advanced

Glossy

Crisp

Rainy

Inactive

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.

Example Question #1338 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LIABLE

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Musty

Durable

Responsible

Defined

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.

Example Question #1341 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Grainy

Hopeful

Threatening

Bold

Generous

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening

The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.    

Example Question #1342 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Ephemeral

Curious

Scary

Courageous 

Multicolored

Correct answer:

Scary

Explanation:

"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.  

Example Question #1343 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Dreary

Harmful

Mistaken

Talented

Audible

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.

Example Question #1386 : Synonyms

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

FERAL

Possible Answers:

Desperate

Wild

Ephemeral

Quirky

Transparent

Correct answer:

Wild

Explanation:

"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.

Example Question #594 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FACILE

Possible Answers:

Immature

Nimble

Easy

Scrupulous

Secluded

Correct answer:

Easy

Explanation:

"Facile" means easy.

Example Question #1344 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TURPITUDE

Possible Answers:

Wickedness

Monotony

Apparition

Contradiction

Hygiene

Correct answer:

Wickedness

Explanation:

"Turpitude" means wickedness.

Example Question #2142 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NEFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Refreshing

Cosmic

Annotated

Wicked

Rapid

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Nefarious" means wicked.

Example Question #1345 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Adequate

Impulsive

Wily

Harmful

Desiccated

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.

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