SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #2472 : Synonyms

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

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Strong 

Dignified 

Bland 

Heavy 

Acrid 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LACKLUSTER.

Possible Answers:

Demanding 

Uninspiring

Confident 

Motivating 

Brilliant 

Correct answer:

Uninspiring

Explanation:

“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”

Example Question #2477 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

trivial

foolhardy

flawless

crooning

pedantic

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #2473 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

voracious

uninspired

visual

sustainable

scientific

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

Example Question #2333 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

pandering

bothersome

sweet

rancorous

unimaginative

Correct answer:

unimaginative

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.

Example Question #2472 : Synonyms

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

CRUDE

Possible Answers:

Illegal

Rudimentary

Tantalizing

Impressive

Ferocious

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.

Example Question #2481 : Synonyms

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

HACKNEYED

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Overused

Cantankerous

Slipshod

Imaginative

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.

Example Question #1161 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAPID

Possible Answers:

Trusting

Fiery 

Dull

Problematic

Edible

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.  

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ATROCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Wicked

Delightful

Confidential

Belligerent

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.

Example Question #2334 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Competent

Bland

Hasty

Amphibian

Favorable

Correct answer:

Bland

Explanation:

"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.

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