SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INEXHAUSTIBLE

Possible Answers:

few

unlimited

weary

fluid

rampant

Correct answer:

unlimited

Explanation:

"Inexhaustible" means existing in abundance, or unlimited.

Example Question #2451 : Synonyms

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

ABUNDANT.

Possible Answers:

Vain 

Poignant 

Plentiful 

Serendipitous

Miserable

Correct answer:

Plentiful 

Explanation:

“Abundant” means plentiful, or well-supplied. For clarification, serendipitous means fortunate or relating to good fortune; vain can either mean pointless when used to describe an activity or action or it can mean obsessed with one’s own image if used to describe a person; poignant means moving, or particularly penetrating and perceptive.

Example Question #2452 : Synonyms

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

Abundant

Possible Answers:

Diminutive

Dehydrated

Famished

Implacable

A lot

Correct answer:

A lot

Explanation:

"Abundant" means a lot; Diminutive means small; Famished means starving or without food; Dehydrated means without water or thirsty; and Implacable means cannot be be satsifed.

Example Question #2453 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CUMULATIVE

Possible Answers:

alleged

selective

trite

poignant

amassed

Correct answer:

amassed

Explanation:

"Cumulative" means increasing in quantity by successive additions, or amassed.

Example Question #2454 : Synonyms

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

DEFICIENT

Possible Answers:

Concise

Wordy

Inadequate

Customary

Beneficial

Correct answer:

Inadequate

Explanation:

"Deficient" means lacking or "inadequate." "Concise" means brief or terse. "Wordy" means verbose or having too many words. "Beneficial" means favorable, advantageous, or helpful to oneself. "Customary" means common or traditional

Example Question #2455 : Synonyms

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

MEAGER

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Inadequate

Surprising

Selfish

Enthusiastic

Correct answer:

Inadequate

Explanation:

"Meager" means lacking in regard to a requirement, or "inadequate."

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Suspicious

Countless

Persuasive

Extreme

Stunning

Correct answer:

Countless

Explanation:

"Myriad" means too numerous to be counted, or "countless."

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Diminutive

Heroic

Spacious

Brilliant

Audible

Correct answer:

Spacious

Explanation:

"Capacious" means spacious or roomy. "Diminutive" means small. "Heroic" means brave or courageous. "Brillant" means smart. "Audible" means able to be heard.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

PROSAIC

Possible Answers:

Literary

Descriptive

Advanced

Excessive

Commonplace

Correct answer:

Commonplace

Explanation:

"Prosaic" means dull and ordinary. While it sounds like "prose," which could evoke literary associations, it does not mean literary. The best answer is "commonplace."

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

REPLETE

Possible Answers:

Overused

Overflowing

Recognized

Replenished

Hackneyed

Correct answer:

Overflowing

Explanation:

"Replete" means containing many of something or full of something. (Example: "Maria's essay was replete with errors; every other word was spelled incorrectly.") The word that is closest in meaning is therefore "overflowing."

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