SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #823 : Hspt Verbal Skills

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

IRREFUTABLE

Possible Answers:

Rebuttable

Plausible

Undeniable

Deniable

Implausible

Correct answer:

Undeniable

Explanation:

"Irrefutable" is an adjective meaning "impossible to deny or disprove." While "undeniable" and "implausible" may each look like a potentially correct answer because like "irrefutable," "undeniable" and" implausible" each begin with a negative prefix; however, "implausible" means "not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince," so it is actually an antonym of "irrefutable," and not the correct answer. "Undeniable," however, means "unable to be denied or disputed." Since "undeniable" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "irrefutable," so "undeniable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2311 : Synonyms

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Exigent

Correct

Quick

Incorrect

Dull

Correct answer:

Incorrect

Explanation:

"Erroneous" is used to describe a mistake or something that is incorrect. Correct would be the opposite of Erroneous. Exigent means immediate, Quick means to be fast at something, and Dull means boring. These last three words have no relation to Erroneous in this situation.

Example Question #2312 : Synonyms

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

REDUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Mesmerizing

Manufactured

Incorrect

Natural

Needless

Correct answer:

Needless

Explanation:

Redundant means no longer useful or needed.

Example Question #2313 : Synonyms

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Obscure

Cheerful

Authentic

Transparent

Flat

Correct answer:

Authentic

Explanation:

Genuine means that something is really what it claims to be, or authentic.

Example Question #2171 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUPERFLUOUS

Possible Answers:

Articulate

Diversified

Extra

Ornate

Timid

Correct answer:

Extra

Explanation:

Superfluous means more than is necessary.  Thus, the correct answer choice is "extra."  

Example Question #2172 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROFOUND

Possible Answers:

Forgotten

Glib

Calm

Deep

Insistent

Correct answer:

Deep

Explanation:

Profound means wise, intense, or deep.

Example Question #2173 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLICIT

Possible Answers:

Finicky

Melodious

Suggested

Corrupt

Transient

Correct answer:

Suggested

Explanation:

Implicit means implied but not plainly expressed, or suggested.

Example Question #2174 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

Transparent

Inconsistent

Random

Wet

Unlikely

Correct answer:

Unlikely

Explanation:

Implausible means not seeming reasonable, or unlikely.

Example Question #2175 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTROVERSIAL

Possible Answers:

Revolutionary

Unhealthy

Boring

Diverse

Disputed

Correct answer:

Disputed

Explanation:

Controversial means giving rise to public disagreement, or disputed.

Example Question #2176 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ERRONEOUS

Possible Answers:

Adequate 

Accurate 

Inadequate

Mistaken 

Fallible 

Correct answer:

Mistaken 

Explanation:

“Erroneous” is an adjective that describes a mistaken or incorrect belief. “Accurate” is an antonym. "Fallible" means imperfect.

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