SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Causal

Optimistic

Latent

Lethal

Decaying

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

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

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Transparent

Striped

Arrogant

Intimidating

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Purposeful

Harmonious

Sparse

Inherent

Winding

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Convergent

Masculine

Formal

Thin

Curt

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Mundane

Technical

Valuable

Flexible

Stuck

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

Generous

Buoyant

Harsh

Continuous

Nasal

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #3 : 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

Brief

Vulgar

Stringy

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Malodorous

Informed

Resonant

Dissolved

Typical

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

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

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Hazy

Syrupy

Detractive

Educated

Malignant

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

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

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Distrustful

Repeated

Low

Inverted

Vague

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

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