SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #1291 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECARIOUS.
Unimpressive
Uncertain
Illusory
Preliminary
Perfect
Uncertain
If something is “precarious,” it is uncertain or unstable,with connotations of danger. The placement of a cup on the edge of a table would be “precariously” situated. For clarification, "preliminary" means coming before something; "illusory" means not real or imaginary.
Example Question #1292 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS.
Hard-working
Wicked
Unscrupulous
Honest
Discerning
Wicked
“Nefarious” means wicked, infamous or evil. For clarification, "unscrupulous" means not restrained by moral or ethical principles; "discerning" means selective and showing good judgment.
Example Question #1293 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OLFACTORY.
Relating to the sense of touch
Relating to the sense of sight
Relating to the sense of taste
Relating to the sense of hearing
Relating to the sense of smell
Relating to the sense of smell
“Olfactory” means relating to the sense of smell.
Example Question #1294 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS.
Borderline
Unfounded
Relevant
Irreverent
Asinine
Asinine
“Fatuous” means unintelligent, pointless and a waste of time, which is a synonym for “asinine.” Both words are generally used to describe pointless activities or foolish ideas. For clarification, "irreverent" means disrespectful, not reverent; "unfounded" means baseless, not based on evidence.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.
AUTARKIC
Social
Prevalent
Independent
Talkative
Uninspired
Independent
"Autarkic" means economically independent and is usually used to refer to a country, state, or society.
Example Question #546 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FUNCTIONAL
candid
expensive
marvelous
utilitarian
thoughtless
utilitarian
"Functional" means useful or utilitarian.
Example Question #547 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
shadowed
petite
truthful
merry
inborn
inborn
"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.
Example Question #1295 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPERVIOUS.
Voluptuous
Susceptible
Impenetrable
Cantankerous
Gregarious
Impenetrable
“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.
Example Question #1296 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMMENDABLE.
Ambivalent
Unfairly suspected
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Fair and just
Worthy of praise
“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.
Example Question #1297 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNOCUOUS.
Trustworthy
Suspicious
Dangerous
Harmless
Porous
Harmless
“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”
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