SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NIMBLE

Possible Answers:

sprightly

strong

rude

aloof

meticulous

Correct answer:

sprightly

Explanation:

"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.

Example Question #1811 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Callous

Possible Answers:

Compassionate

Sympathetic

Unfeeling

Euphoric

Mutable

Correct answer:

Unfeeling

Explanation:

"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.

Example Question #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PRAGMATIC

Possible Answers:

sensible

newfangled

blunt

controversial

aristocratic

Correct answer:

sensible

Explanation:

"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

cruel

competent

well-written

impoverished

flexible

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

aesthetic

expensive

insane

kindhearted

judgmental

Correct answer:

kindhearted

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.

Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Aligned

Impractical

Miniature

Tangential

Cautious

Correct answer:

Impractical

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."

Example Question #1023 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Timid

Brave

Ample

Frightened

Noxious

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.

Example Question #1024 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPARTIAL

Possible Answers:

Prejudiced

Empathetic

Neutral

Partial

Biased

Correct answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.

Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Corrosive

Showy

Still

Greedy

Unprofessional 

Correct answer:

Corrosive

Explanation:

"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.  

Example Question #1823 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Tiny

Blaring

Talkative

Welcoming

Profound

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small

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