SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1131 : Synonyms

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

PETULANT

Possible Answers:

Bloated

Pugnacious

Dangerous

Patient

Irritable

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Petulant" describes someone that is easily irritated, so Irritable would be the correct answer. Patient is the opposite of Petulant. Bloated means something or someone is swollen. Dangerous describes something or someone that can cause harm, and Pugnacious means belligerent or warlike. These last three words have no relation to Petulant in this context.

Example Question #1082 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HEARTY

Possible Answers:

Petulant

Cheerful

Rash

New

Independent

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Hearty means heartful, or loud and cheerful.

Example Question #1132 : Synonyms

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

DOGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Troubling

Insistent

Tight-laced

Neutral

Playful

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

Dogmatic means defining principles as incontrovertibly true, or being very insistent about their value.

Example Question #1133 : Synonyms

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

LACONIC

Possible Answers:

Concise

Cylindrical

Formulaic

Lazy

Insane

Correct answer:

Concise

Explanation:

Laconic means using few words, or concise.

Example Question #1134 : Synonyms

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

LENIENT

Possible Answers:

Secret

Energetic

Forgiving

Forward-thinking

Antique

Correct answer:

Forgiving

Explanation:

Lenient means permissive, merciful, or forgiving.

Example Question #1135 : Synonyms

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Generous

Sentimental

Pallid

Rash

Showy

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Stealthy

Thrifty

Excessive

Idealistic

Unremarkable

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Upset

Controlled

Cheerful

Famous

Downtrodden

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #1136 : Synonyms

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

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Hateful

Capital

Damaged

Gracious

Enshrined

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Elegant

Melodious

Resonant

Treasonous

Hostile

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

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