SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #389 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Serious

Critical

Prideful

Guarded

Obvious

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #390 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Respected

Abandoned

Skillful

Lacking

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Hostile

Destructive

Fruitful

Benevolent

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Introverted

Reserved

Talkative

Tacit

Obedient

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #393 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Malevolent

Thrifty

Offensive

Generous

Short-sighted

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

Example Question #394 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMMENDABLE

Possible Answers:

Approval

Spacious

Praiseworthy

Agreeable

Forceful

Correct answer:

Praiseworthy

Explanation:

"Commendable" means praiseworthy.

Example Question #395 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CIRCUMSPECT

Possible Answers:

Imprudent

Uncareful

Visible

Talkative

Cautious

Correct answer:

Cautious

Explanation:

"Circumspect" means careful.

Example Question #396 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

National

Questionable

Insecure

Affectionate

Juvenile

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means immature or juvenile.

Example Question #397 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Sinister

Direct

Tiring

Average

Tactless

Correct answer:

Tactless

Explanation:

"Gauche" means lacking social grace, awkward, or tactless.

Example Question #398 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROVINCIAL

Possible Answers:

Broken

Narrow-minded

Affordable

Intensive 

Cuffed

Correct answer:

Narrow-minded

Explanation:

"Provincial" means narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or of a province.

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