SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TACIT

Possible Answers:

implicit

troubled

free

gregarious

polite

Correct answer:

implicit

Explanation:

"Tacit" means implicit or understood.

Example Question #2144 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

PLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Misleading

Indifferent

Believable

Fragile

Ridiculous

Correct answer:

Believable

Explanation:

"Plausible" means believable or potentially true, so "believable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

APOCRYPHAL

Possible Answers:

Interesting

Tainted

False

Indecent

Scared

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

"Apocryphal" means seemingly true, but actually false. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "apocryphal": "interesting" means holding one's attention or fascinating; "scared" means afraid; "tainted" means adulterated; and "indecent" means not decent or obscene, as one might infer from from the presence of the negative prefix in- in the word.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

TENABLE

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Reasonable

Inventive

Dusty

Forged

Correct answer:

Reasonable

Explanation:

"Tenable" means reasonable or able to be defended. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "tenable": "sickly" means looking as if one is ill; "forged" means not authentic; "inventive" means creative; and "dusty" means covered in dust.

Example Question #2151 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INEFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Stolen

Shaded

Defamed

Inexpressible 

Prayerful

Correct answer:

Inexpressible 

Explanation:

"Ineffable" and "inexpressible" both mean unable to be put into words, so "inexpressible" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ineffable": "defamed" means slandered; "prayerful" means characterized by prayer; "shaded" means in an area of comparative darkness; and "stolen" means taken without permission.  

Example Question #2152 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Obvious

Exuberant

Flimsy

Hidden

Knowledgable

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

"Flagrant" means obvious or unconcealed, so "obvious" is the correct answer. "Hidden" is an antonym of "flagrant"; it means not obvious or concealed. "Knowledgable" means knowing a large amount of information about a certain subject or smart. "Flimsy" means fragile or easily broken. "Exuberant" means excited or lively.

Example Question #2153 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DOUBTFUL

Possible Answers:

Affable

Considerate

Proper

Uncertain

Pleasant

Correct answer:

Uncertain

Explanation:

"Doubtful" means hesitantunsure, or not likely true, so "uncertain," an adjective that means hesitant or unsure, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "doubtful" and "uncertain": "affable" means friendly and easy to get along with; "pleasant" means providing joy or happiness; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; and "proper" means suitable or correct.

Example Question #2154 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

ABSURD

Possible Answers:

Ridiculous

Detached

Amiable

Vague

Shocked

Correct answer:

Ridiculous

Explanation:

"Absurd" means unreasonable or ridiculous. "Amiable" means friendly. "Shocked" means to be surprised. "Detached" means not connected or unconcerned. "Vague" means not clear or hard to understand.

Example Question #2155 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UNDERSTOOD

Possible Answers:

Confounded

Tacit

Purported

Relayed

Adjunct

Correct answer:

Tacit

Explanation:

The word "understood" means implied but not stated. "Tacit" is the best answer choice because it has a similar definition: understood without being openly expressed. Considering the other choices, "confound" means to surprise or confuse, "purport" means to profess or claim, "relay" means to deliver (as in "to relay a message"), and "adjunct" means something that is added to something else but is unessential.

Example Question #2156 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLATANT

Possible Answers:

Patent

Expected

Blaring

Terrible

Subtle

Correct answer:

Patent

Explanation:

"Blatant" is an adjective meaning done in a shameless manner when referring to bad behavior, and overt and obvious in other instances. So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like obvious. Since "patent" can mean obvious when used as an adjective, "patent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "blatant" and the correct answer.

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