SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2411 : Synonyms

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

PRIMORDIAL

Possible Answers:

Perfect

Geographic

Unprepared

Obscene

Ancient

Correct answer:

Ancient

Explanation:

"Primordial" means prehistoric or primeval. "Ancient" means extremely old, so it is the closest synonym amongst the answer choices and the correct answer.

Example Question #2412 : Synonyms

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

CHRONIC

Possible Answers:

Transitory

Timely

Persistent

Extinct

Archaic

Correct answer:

Persistent

Explanation:

"Chronic" is an adjective that means "persisting for a long time or constantly recurring" and often refers to diseases. So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "persistent." While all of the available answer choices have something to do with time, only "persistent" is similar in meaning to "chronic," since "persistent" means "continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period." Because "persistent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chronic," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #2421 : Synonyms

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

PERIPATETIC

Possible Answers:

Stable

Dormant

Whimsical

Random

Itinerant

Correct answer:

Itinerant

Explanation:

"Peripatetic" is an adjective that means "traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods," so we need to find another adjective that means something like "traveling." Since "itinerant" means "traveling from place to place" as an adjective, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "peripatetic" and the correct answer.

Example Question #2422 : Synonyms

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

STATIC

Possible Answers:

Mobile

Tedious

Sympathetic

Active

Stagnant

Correct answer:

Stagnant

Explanation:

"Static" means not moving or stagnant. Active and Mobile means movable, so they are antonyms are Static. Sympathetic means to have compassion, Tedious means boring and dull. These last two words have no relation to Static.

Example Question #2423 : Synonyms

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

PROSPECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Potential

Elusive

Habitual

Positive

Shiny

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Prospective means expecting to be something in the future, or having that potential.

Example Question #2424 : Synonyms

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

HABITUAL

Possible Answers:

Cultural

Loose

Meandering

Thoughtful

Continual

Correct answer:

Continual

Explanation:

Habitual means done as a habit, done constantly, or continual.

Example Question #2281 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ENGRAINED

Possible Answers:

Established

Formatted

Fervent

Correct

Wild

Correct answer:

Established

Explanation:

Engrained means firmly fixed or established.

Example Question #2282 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHRONOLOGICAL

Possible Answers:

Transient

Candid

Sequential

Fuzzy

Contemporary

Correct answer:

Sequential

Explanation:

Chronological means ordered from earliest to latest, or sequential.

Example Question #2283 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PREREQUISITE

Possible Answers:

Domineering

Long-winded

Exiled

Necessary

Supportive

Correct answer:

Necessary

Explanation:

Prerequisite means required as a prior condition, or necessary.

Example Question #2284 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INITIAL

Possible Answers:

Laconic

Arbitrary

Commencing

Captivating

Inscribed

Correct answer:

Commencing

Explanation:

Initial means beginning, first, or commencing.

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