SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1359 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INTENSE

Possible Answers:

palateable

vigorous

strange

rural

lethargic

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Intense" means of extreme force or strength, or vigorous.

Example Question #1401 : Synonyms

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

IRREPRESSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Pleasant

Racous

Occasional

Catastrophic

Unquenchable

Correct answer:

Unquenchable

Explanation:

"Irrepressible" means unable to be repressed or controlled, or unquenchable.

Example Question #1402 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONVOLUTED

Possible Answers:

articulate

complicated

useful

laconic

garrulous

Correct answer:

complicated

Explanation:

"Convoluted" means extremely complex or complicated.

Example Question #2156 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

QUIESCENT.

Possible Answers:

Vigorous

Vivacious 

Inactive

Dynamic 

Energetic 

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

“Quiescent” means quiet and inactive. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean full of energy.

Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPOTENT

Possible Answers:

cranky

reductive

powerless

formulaic

congruent

Correct answer:

powerless

Explanation:

"Impotent" means unable to take action, or powerless.

Example Question #2161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

melancholic

composed

patterned

frail

terse

Correct answer:

frail

Explanation:

"Feeble" means weak or frail.

Example Question #2162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

fickle

lacking

fortuitous

vigorous

agile

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Robust" means strong or vigorous.

Example Question #1362 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Lawless

Complex

Sluggish

Mandatory

Sullen

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Intricate" means "complex" or very complicated. "Sluggish" means tired or slow-moving. "Lawless" means lacking enforced rules or a system of government. "Mandatory" means required or obligated. "Sullen" means sad and gloomy.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Tranquil

Charming

Intimidating

Optimistic

Remiss

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means strong and capable of instilling fear and respect in the eyes of other people. So, "intimidating" is the correct answer. "Remiss" means negligent or not careful. "Optimistic" means positive about the future or hopeful. "Tranquil" means calm or peaceful. "Charming" means attractive or pleasant.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Encouraging

Complex

Shapely

Intimidating

Fundamental

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

"Formidable" means very large, powerful, or intense. The correct answer "intimidating" is similar in meaning; it means making someone feel afraid or making someone feel timid. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "complex" means complicated; "shapely" means curvy; "fundamental" means basic; and "encouraging" means supportive.

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