SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #786 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Latent

Lethal

Decaying

Optimistic

Causal

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.

Example Question #781 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Arrogant

Transparent

Swollen

Intimidating

Striped

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #791 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Winding

Inherent

Purposeful

Harmonious

Sparse

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #832 : Synonyms

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Formal

Thin

Masculine

Convergent

Curt

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #833 : Synonyms

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Flexible

Stuck

Technical

Mundane

Valuable

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

Example Question #834 : Synonyms

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

Continuous

Generous

Harsh

Buoyant

Nasal

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SINEWY

Possible Answers:

Brief

Ecstatic

Vulgar

Upright

Stringy

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Malodorous

Dissolved

Informed

Resonant

Typical

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

"Noisome" means offensive or having a foul odor. The best choice is "malodorous."

Example Question #793 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Malignant

Educated

Syrupy

Detractive

Hazy

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."

Example Question #794 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Distrustful

Low

Repeated

Inverted

Vague

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

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