SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #981 : Synonyms

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

EMOTIVE

Possible Answers:

Laudable

Expressive

Manifold

Exquisite

Contrite

Correct answer:

Expressive

Explanation:

Someone who is "emotive" is very "expressive" and open about sharing emotions. "Exquisite" is another word for lovely or beautiful, and "laudable" means commendable or praiseworthy. "Manifold" is a synonym for "diverse" or varied. "Contrite" means repentant or penitent.

Example Question #982 : Synonyms

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

DISCONSOLATE

Possible Answers:

Doleful

Lurid

Asinine

Ebullient

Despicable

Correct answer:

Doleful

Explanation:

"Disconsolate" means "doleful," mournful, and sorrowful. "Despicable" is a synonym for "loathsome." "Ebullient" is a synonym for exuberant and exultant. "Asinine" means silly, stupid, or foolish. "Lurid" means sensational, shocking, or overly vivid.

Example Question #983 : Synonyms

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

FRENZIED

Possible Answers:

Congenial

Depraved

Assiduous

Arcane

Frantic

Correct answer:

Frantic

Explanation:

"Frenzied," "frantic," and "frenetic" are all synonyms. "Arcane" means abstruse or obscure. "Congenial" means friendly and personable. "Depraved" means corrupt or dissolute. "Assiduous" means sedulous or hardworking.

Example Question #984 : Synonyms

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

REPROACHFUL

Possible Answers:

Suave

Multifarious

Conjectural

Disapproving

Fallacious

Correct answer:

Disapproving

Explanation:

"Reproachful" and "disapproving" are synonyms. "Multifarious" means manifold or diverse. "Fallacious" means false or erroneous. "Conjectural" is a synonym for speculative, theoretical, or hypothetical. "Suave" and "sophisticated" are synonyms.

Example Question #985 : Synonyms

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

ADDLED

Possible Answers:

Terrified

Blissful

Somber

Lonesome

Perplexed

Correct answer:

Perplexed

Explanation:

The adjective "addled" means confused, perplexed, unable to think clearly (due to drug use or mental illness). Additionally, "somber" means grave and serious; "blissful" means very happy.

Example Question #986 : Synonyms

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

INCENDIARY

Possible Answers:

Fastidious

Precarious

Sinewy

Flammable

Instantaneous

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

"Incendiary" means flammable, combustible, likely to catch on fire. It can also be used to describe comments and statements, in which case it means provocative, likely to cause a passionate reaction. Additionally, "precarious" means dangerous; "fastidious" means hard to please, obsessive; "sinewy" means strong, muscular and brawny; "instantaneous" means occurring in an instant.

Example Question #987 : Synonyms

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

CENSORIOUS

Possible Answers:

Academic

Dulcet

Fatuous

Hypercritical

Facile

Correct answer:

Hypercritical

Explanation:

"Censorious" means overly critical. "Academic" describes institutionalized study, usually at a university. "Dulcet" means mellifluous or sweet sounding. "Fatuous" is another word for "silly," and "facile" is a synonym for "simplistic" or superficial.

Example Question #988 : Synonyms

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

CONTRITE

Possible Answers:

Penitent

Fallacious

Erratic

Onerous

Asinine

Correct answer:

Penitent

Explanation:

"Contrite" means "penitent," repentant, or sorry. "Fallacious" means erroneous or false. "Asinine" is another word for stupid or idiotic. "Erratic" is a synonym for "unpredictable." "Onerous" is a synonym for "laborious" or difficult.

Example Question #989 : Synonyms

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

VULNERABLE

Possible Answers:

Potent

Defenseless

Rash

Prudent

Solicitous

Correct answer:

Defenseless

Explanation:

"Vulnerable" means "defenseless," powerless, or helpless. This is an antonym for "potent," or powerful. "Rash" is a synonym for "reckless" and an antonym for "prudent" or cautious. "Solicitous" means concerned and caring.

Example Question #990 : Synonyms

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

UNFLAPPABLE

Possible Answers:

Laudatory

Gravid

Eremitic

imperturbable

Somnolent

Correct answer:

imperturbable

Explanation:

"Imperturbable" and "unflappable" both mean unable to be upset easily. "Somnolent" means sleepy, and "gravid" means pregnant (literally or figuratively). "Laudatory" is another word for congratulatory or praiseworthy. "Eremitic" is another word for reclusive, solitary.

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