All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2381 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAVEN
Devilish
Abject
Obsequious
enigmatic
Bucolic
Abject
"Craven" means "abject" and cowardly. "Devilish" is the adjective form of "devil." "Obsequious" means flattering and fawning, and "bucolic" means rustic or rural. "Enigmatic" is a synonym for "mysterious."
Example Question #3287 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMUTABLE
Unchanging
protean
Inconsistent
Heinous
Elaborate
Unchanging
"Immutable" means "unchanging." This is the opposite of "protean," which means malleable and ever-changing. "Inconsistent" is an antonym for "consistent," and "elaborate" is a synonym for "complex" or intricate. "Heinous" means dreadful or atrocious.
Example Question #3288 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITIGATED
Exacerbated
Alert
Capricious
Exigent
Lessened
Lessened
To "mitigate" is to lessen or alleviate the severity of something. This is an antonym of "exacerbate," which means to make something worse or more extreme. "Exigent" means urgent and pressing. "Alert" means vigilant or watchful, and "capricious" means fickle and changing.
Example Question #3289 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPHEMERAL
Indulgent
Frantic
Adulterated
Erratic
Fleeting
Fleeting
"Ephemeral" means "fleeting," short-lived, and brief. "Adulterated" is a synonym for "contaminated," and "erratic" is a synonym for "unpredictable." "Frantic" means frenzied, and "indulgent" means permissive or lenient.
Example Question #2391 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ONEROUS
Vituperative
Phlegmatic
Difficult
Vacuous
Excessive
Difficult
"Onerous" means difficult and burdensome. "Vacuous" means silly and inane, and "vituperative" means bitter and abusive. "Phlegmatic" is a synonym for "calm" and "composed." "Excessive" means too much.
Example Question #2392 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Malleable
Gauche
Immutable
Enervated
Formidable
Formidable
"Daunting" and "formidable" are synonyms that mean intimidating. "Immutable" means unchanging, which is an antonym for "malleable," or flexible and easily changing. "Gauche" is a synonym for "inelegant" and "tasteless." "Enervated" means weakened and lacking in energy.
Example Question #2393 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Frenzied
Urgent
Impecunious
Baronial
Garish
Urgent
"Exigent" means "urgent" and dire. "Impecunious" means penniless and destitute. "Baronial" means grand and stately. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "garish" is a synonym for "tawdry."
Example Question #2394 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPECIOUS
Misleading
Onerous
Strenuous
Advantageous
Gleeful
Misleading
"Specious" means deceitful or "misleading." "Onerous" and "strenuous" are synonyms that both mean laborious, difficult. "Gleeful" means delightful, joyful. "Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms.
Example Question #2395 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LAUDATORY
Munificent
Distraught
Supercilious
Euphoric
Congratulatory
Congratulatory
"Laudatory" means "congratulatory" and complimentary. "Munificent" is a synonym for "bountiful" or generous. "Distraught" is a synonym for "distressed." "Euphoric" means ecstatic or elated. "Supercilious" means haughty, arrogant.
Example Question #2396 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BIZARRE
Common
Impeccable
Derelict
Unusual
Soft
Unusual
The adjective "bizarre" means weird, unfamiliar and unusual. Additionally, "impeccable" means flawless, perfect; "derelict" means (of a building) in poor condition, falling down.