SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1768 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RETICENT

Possible Answers:

Amorous

Introverted

Contrite

Immoral

Decorous

Correct answer:

Introverted

Explanation:

"Reticent" means shy, withdrawn, quiet, or "introverted." "Amorous" means loving (often in a very apparent way), and "immoral" is an antonym for "moral." "Decorous" means polite and proper, while "contrite" means penitent.

Example Question #1769 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BALEFUL

Possible Answers:

Auspicious

Hostile

Quarrelsome

Aubergine

Germane

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Baleful" can mean "hostile," harmful, or threatening and often describe's a person's expression or intentions. "Germane" is a synonym for "relevant." "Auspicious" means fortunate, propitious. "Aubergine" is a shade of purple (and synonymous with eggplant in British English). "Quarrelsome" has the same meaning as bickering.

Example Question #1770 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONCUPISCENT

Possible Answers:

Latitudinarian

Bashful

Munificent

Greedy

Lustful

Correct answer:

Lustful

Explanation:

"Concupiscent" means desirous and "lustful." "Greedy" is a synonym for "avaricious," and "latitudinarian" is a synonym for "tolerant" and all-encompassing, particularly in a religious context. "Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #1771 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADDLED

Possible Answers:

Maudlin

Spurious

Baffled

Frenzied

Reproachful

Correct answer:

Baffled

Explanation:

"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.

Example Question #1772 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JOCUND

Possible Answers:

Sniveling

Fertile

Rotund

Jovial

Sonorous

Correct answer:

Jovial

Explanation:

"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.

Example Question #1773 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SAUCY

Possible Answers:

Opulent

Lachrymose

Ostentatious

Chicanery

Cheeky

Correct answer:

Cheeky

Explanation:

"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.

Example Question #1774 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCREDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Vulnerable

Gullible

Dappled

Disbelieving

Incongruous

Correct answer:

Disbelieving

Explanation:

"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.

Example Question #1775 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

GLOWERING

Possible Answers:

Victorious

Forthright

Sullen

Kinetic

Clangorously

Correct answer:

Sullen

Explanation:

To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BELLICOSE

Possible Answers:

secret

aggressive

tired

naughty

obscure

Correct answer:

aggressive

Explanation:

"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CORRUPT

Possible Answers:

rough

moldy

mixed

secretive

dishonest

Correct answer:

dishonest

Explanation:

"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.

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