SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRANDILOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Smoky

Genius

Pompous

Imminent

Lurid

Correct answer:

Pompous

Explanation:

"Grandiloquent" is a synonym for "pompous" or bombastic. "Smoky" is the adjective form of smoke, and "lurid" means sensational or colorful. "Imminent" is a synonym for impending, and "genius" is a synonym for brilliant.

Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTRANSIGENT

Possible Answers:

Enervated

Amicable

Ludicrous

Stubborn

Invigorated

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Intransigent" is another word for "stubborn" or recalcitrant. "Amicable" means amiable or friendly. "Ludicrous" means absurd, ridiculous, and laughable. "Invigorated," or strong, is an antonym for "enervated," or weak.

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDEFATIGABLE

Possible Answers:

Manifold

Resilient

Hardy

Meticulous

Inexhaustible

Correct answer:

Inexhaustible

Explanation:

"Indefatigable" means untiring. "Manifold" means diverse or various. "Meticulous" means careful and fastidious, and "resilient" means strong and hardy.

Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VITRIOLIC

Possible Answers:

Caustic

Immoderate

Haughty

Bashful

Supercilious

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.

Example Question #475 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRODIGAL

Possible Answers:

Wasteful

Saccharine

Immaculate

Mordant

Lugubrious

Correct answer:

Wasteful

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #476 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RECALCITRANT

Possible Answers:

Archaic

Resistant

Abrasive

Peevish

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Resistant

Explanation:

"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.

Example Question #477 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INGENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Elongated

Clever

Naive

Jaded

Cynical

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."

Example Question #478 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDECOROUS

Possible Answers:

Execrable

Immodest

Chivalrous

Fulsome

Innocuous

Correct answer:

Immodest

Explanation:

"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.

Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Circumspect

Prudent

Sporadic

Elective

Erratic

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Cogent

Naive

Supreme

Emaciated

Luminous

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

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