SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Causal

Optimistic

Decaying

Latent

Lethal

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

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

Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Intimidating

Striped

Arrogant

Transparent

Swollen

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #831 : Synonyms

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Harmonious

Inherent

Winding

Purposeful

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:

Curt

Formal

Thin

Convergent

Masculine

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:

Stuck

Valuable

Flexible

Mundane

Technical

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:

Nasal

Harsh

Continuous

Generous

Buoyant

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #6 : 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:

Upright

Stringy

Vulgar

Brief

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #835 : Synonyms

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Malodorous

Resonant

Informed

Typical

Dissolved

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

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

Example Question #836 : Synonyms

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Syrupy

Malignant

Detractive

Hazy

Educated

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

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

Example Question #837 : Synonyms

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Vague

Distrustful

Repeated

Inverted

Low

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

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