SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2236 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Peevish

Petulant

Favorable

Smarmy

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #2237 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Anomalous

Typical

Sedulous

Dishonest

Harmful

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #2238 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Exquisite

Sleepy

Stringent

Peachy

Potent

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #2239 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Celestial

Disparaging

Commendable

Censorious

Terrestrial

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #2240 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APT

Possible Answers:

Delicious

Apposite

Blustery

Frank

Unfitting

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

Example Question #2241 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FORBIDDING

Possible Answers:

Threatening

Iconic

Welcoming

Crafty

Witty

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.

Example Question #2242 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Abysmal

Autumnal

Harvested

Blistering

Lively

Correct answer:

Blistering

Explanation:

"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.

Example Question #2243 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Legendary

Illogical

Elaborate

Improvised

Sluggish

Correct answer:

Sluggish

Explanation:

"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.

Example Question #2244 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ASSAILABLE

Possible Answers:

Vulnerable

Intractable

Erratic

Voluminous

Immutable

Correct answer:

Vulnerable

Explanation:

The verb "assail" means attack, so the adjective "assailable" means able to be attacked, susceptible to attack. This is closest in meaning to "vulnerable." Additionally, "immutable" means fixed, never-changing; "voluminous" means large, vast, having a lot of volume; "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind; "erratic" means unreliable, inconsistent.

Example Question #2245 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDISCRIMINATE

Possible Answers:

Organized

Random

Firm

Verbose

False

Correct answer:

Random

Explanation:

The adjective "indiscriminate" means not selective, done randomly without any consideration. Additionally, "verbose" means (of writing or speech) wordy, overly complicated

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