SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2184 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABSTRUSE

Possible Answers:

Incomprehensible

Decadent

Gifted

Gloomy

Slurred

Correct answer:

Incomprehensible

Explanation:

"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."

Example Question #2185 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Possible Answers:

poignant

troublesome

essential

nurturing

complete

Correct answer:

essential

Explanation:

Vital means extremely important or essential.

Example Question #3083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

antique

religious

hungry

fundamental

rusty

Correct answer:

fundamental

Explanation:

"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.

Example Question #2186 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Contemporary

Pressing

Asymmetrical

Rainy

Amazing

Correct answer:

Pressing

Explanation:

"Exigent" means urgent or pressing.  So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."

Example Question #2191 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PIVOTAL

Possible Answers:

Bitter

Sarcastic

Essential

Minor

Trivial

Correct answer:

Essential

Explanation:

"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.

Example Question #2192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

Principal

Questionable

Wrapped

Real

Incorrect

Correct answer:

Principal

Explanation:

"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.

Example Question #2193 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEMINAL

Possible Answers:

Influential

Clean

Secretive

Severe

Contemporary

Correct answer:

Influential

Explanation:

"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.

Example Question #2331 : Synonyms

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

PARAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Committed

Redacted

Cinematic

Affectionate

Predominant

Correct answer:

Predominant

Explanation:

"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.

Example Question #2195 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEMINAL

Possible Answers:

Insignificant

Detailed

Regular

Bothersome

Influential

Correct answer:

Influential

Explanation:

"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."

Example Question #2196 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Easygoing

Aggressive

Essential

Insignificant

Opposite

Correct answer:

Insignificant

Explanation:

"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."

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