All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1091 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOGMATIC
Insistent
Troubling
Playful
Tight-laced
Neutral
Insistent
Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.
Example Question #1092 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LACONIC
Lazy
Insane
Concise
Formulaic
Cylindrical
Concise
Laconic means using few words, or concise.
Example Question #1093 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LENIENT
Secret
Energetic
Forward-thinking
Forgiving
Antique
Forgiving
Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.
Example Question #1094 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPULSIVE
Sentimental
Generous
Pallid
Rash
Showy
Rash
Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.
Example Question #1095 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURREPTITIOUS
Stealthy
Thrifty
Excessive
Idealistic
Unremarkable
Stealthy
Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.
Example Question #1096 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINGUISHED
Upset
Controlled
Cheerful
Famous
Downtrodden
Famous
Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.
Example Question #1097 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTIBLE
Gracious
Hateful
Damaged
Capital
Enshrined
Hateful
Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.
Example Question #1098 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLIGERENT
Elegant
Melodious
Resonant
Treasonous
Hostile
Hostile
Someone who is belligerent is hostile.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Stupid
Hard of hearing
Bereft
Skillful
Left
Skillful
Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").
Example Question #1099 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAMBOYANT
Headstrong
Exuberant
Thrifty
Pale
Rapid
Exuberant
Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.
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