SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2252 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PERIPATETIC

Possible Answers:

loving

underwater

reduction

nomadic

jovial

Correct answer:

nomadic

Explanation:

"Peripatetic" means traveling from place to place, or nomadic.

Example Question #2401 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COEVAL

Possible Answers:

language

covering

contemporary

lectern

zeal

Correct answer:

contemporary

Explanation:

A "coeval" is a person the same age as yourself, or a contemporary.

Example Question #2402 : Synonyms

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

Incessant

Possible Answers:

Irritable

Lucid

Continual

Hostile

Morose

Correct answer:

Continual

Explanation:

"Incessant" means continual; Hostile means unfriendly; Morose means gloomy; Irritable means annoying; and Lucid means clear.

Example Question #2256 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBRYONIC

Possible Answers:

unpleasant

rudimentary

gloomy

chemical

redacted

Correct answer:

rudimentary

Explanation:

"Embryonic" means undeveloped, or rudimentary.

Example Question #2403 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PERPETUAL

Possible Answers:

eternal

nagging

untied

trite

affectionate

Correct answer:

eternal

Explanation:

"Perpetual" means never-ending, or eternal.

Example Question #2262 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ERRATIC

Possible Answers:

rural

powerful

mistaken

mischievious

unpredictable

Correct answer:

unpredictable

Explanation:

"Erratic" means not following a pattern, or unpredictable.

Example Question #2404 : Synonyms

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

EVANESCENT 

Possible Answers:

Noisy

Attractive

Fleeting

Notable

Beneficial

Correct answer:

Fleeting

Explanation:

"Evanescent" means fleeting or short-lived, so "fleeting" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "evanescent."

Example Question #2405 : Synonyms

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

INCIPIENT

Possible Answers:

Beginning

Opposed

Disproven

Soothing

Poor

Correct answer:

Beginning

Explanation:

"Incipient" means beginning to exist or appear. So, "beginning" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "incipient." 

Example Question #2406 : Synonyms

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

FITFUL

Possible Answers:

Adept

Continuous

Abundant

Sporadic

Hesitant

Correct answer:

Sporadic

Explanation:

"Fitful" means sporadic. "Continuous" means constant or nonstop. "Hesitant" means unsure or uncertain. "Abundant" means plentiful. "Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #2407 : Synonyms

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

PENDING

Possible Answers:

Creative

Courageous

Finished

Rude

Undecided

Correct answer:

Undecided

Explanation:

"Pending" means unresolved or undecided, so "undecided" is the correct answer. "Finished" means settled or decided. "Courageous" means brave or valiant. "Creative" means imaginative. "Rude" means having no manners or impolite.

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