SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

patriarchal

crestfallen

old-fashioned

malleable

rude

Correct answer:

crestfallen

Explanation:

"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.

Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

Morose

Possible Answers:

Obdurate

Sullen

Flexible

Stubborn

Careful

Correct answer:

Sullen

Explanation:

"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

trivial

corrupt

nicely phrased

elated

foolhardy

Correct answer:

elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.

Example Question #911 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISAFFECTED

Possible Answers:

spirited

resourceful

caring

frustrated

untouched

Correct answer:

frustrated

Explanation:

"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.

Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SMITTEN

Possible Answers:

weary

determined

afflicted

inspired by

romantic

Correct answer:

afflicted

Explanation:

"Smitten" means attacked or afflicted by something, often a disease.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

contrite

thoughtful

archaic

remarkable

frank

Correct answer:

contrite

Explanation:

"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

APATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Redundant

Idle

Indifferent

Patient

Successful

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.

Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Enthusiastic

Professional

Sticky

Gloomy

Prudent

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Genuine

Undercover

Bewildered

Monumental

Correct answer:

Bewildered

Explanation:

"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

Rusty

Feminine

Watchful

Hopeless

New

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.  

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