SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SPECTRAL

Possible Answers:

Ghostly

Assiduous

Sedulous

Animated

Maudlin

Correct answer:

Ghostly

Explanation:

"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

POTABLE

Possible Answers:

Dissolute

Powerful

Inebriated

Drinkable

Abysmal

Correct answer:

Drinkable

Explanation:

"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Favorable

Petulant

Peevish

Smarmy

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Dishonest

Anomalous

Typical

Harmful

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peachy

Sleepy

Exquisite

Stringent

Potent

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #156 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Celestial

Commendable

Censorious

Terrestrial

Disparaging

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

APT

Possible Answers:

Apposite

Unfitting

Blustery

Delicious

Frank

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

Example Question #158 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FORBIDDING

Possible Answers:

Welcoming

Witty

Iconic

Crafty

Threatening

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Forbidding" means uninviting or threatening. This is an antonym for "welcoming." "Witty" means humorously intelligent, and "crafty" means clever and devious. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic; it can also mean related or pertaining to a religious icon.

Example Question #159 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SCATHING

Possible Answers:

Blistering

Abysmal

Lively

Harvested

Autumnal

Correct answer:

Blistering

Explanation:

"Scathing" means biting, severe, and "blistering." "Abysmal" means dreadful or terrible, and "lively" means animated. "Autumnal" is an adjective for autumn or fall.

Example Question #160 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Legendary

Sluggish

Illogical

Improvised

Elaborate

Correct answer:

Sluggish

Explanation:

"Torpid" is another word for "sluggish" or lethargic. "Elaborate" means very complex and intricate. "Improvised" means unplanned or spontaneous. "Illogical" is an antonym for "logical," and "legendary" is a synonym for fabled or storied.

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