SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABUNDANT

Possible Answers:

Abusive

Exclusive

Scarce

Bountiful

Limited

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Abundant" and "bountiful" are synonyms describing a plentiful supply or amount of something. The other words do not share this meaning, though they some may appear similar in spelling.

Example Question #1182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLETHORA

Possible Answers:

Minute

Little

Miniature

Myriad

Small

Correct answer:

Myriad

Explanation:

Although the words "plethora" and "myriad" are quite advanced vocabulary, notice that the meanings of the other answer choices are all so closely related that one can solve the problem through process of elimination. "Plethora" and "myriad" both refer to a huge, often excessive amount of something.

Example Question #1183 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Wry

Punctual

Cranky

Promising

Blurry

Correct answer:

Promising

Explanation:

Something "auspicious" is promising or to one's advantage. "Wry" means dry, ironic, and sarcastic. "Punctual" means prompt or timely. "Blurry" and "unclear" are synonyms, as are "cranky" and "irritable."

Example Question #1184 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Few

Several

Innumerable

Couple

Countable

Correct answer:

Innumerable

Explanation:

"Myriad" and "innumerable" are synonyms referring to a quantity that is too large to count. The other answer choices all share a similar meaning, referring to quantities that can be counted. Consider that the word "few" is really an antonym of the word "myriad."

Example Question #1181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NUMERICAL

Possible Answers:

Enlightened

Categorical

Illuminated

Brilliant

Blossoming

Correct answer:

Categorical

Explanation:

"Numerical" and "categorical" are closest in meaning as they refer to a manner of organizing information. The other words are completely unrelated in meaning. "Brilliant," "enlightened," and "illuminated" are all closely related in meaning. "Blossoming" is not at all related in meaning to the word "numerical." Simple process of elimination can help one arrive at the correct answer when dealing with tricky words that are not obviously synonymous.

Example Question #1186 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ADVANTAGEOUS

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Imminent

Beneficial

Inebriated

Peachy

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

"Advantageous" and "beneficial" are synonyms. "Peachy" means fine and excellent. "Inebriated" means drunk and intoxicated. "Imminent" means impending. "Excellent" means superb, very good.

Example Question #1187 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABYSMAL

Possible Answers:

Ludicrous

Arboreal

Electric

Terrible

Sedulous

Correct answer:

Terrible

Explanation:

"Abysmal" means "terrible" and dreadful. "Electric" can mean thrilling, exciting, or charged. "Ludicrous" means ridiculous, absurd. "Arboreal" means treelike, related to trees. "Sedulous" means hardworking.

Example Question #1188 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Placid

Bountiful

Eligible

Prefatory

Tranquil

Correct answer:

Bountiful

Explanation:

"Munificent" means "bountiful," generous, and bounteous. "Eligible" means qualified. "Tranquil" means placid, calm, and serene. A "preface" is an introduction.

Example Question #2365 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MEASLY

Possible Answers:

Archaic

Obsolete

Paltry

Confounded

Bucolic

Correct answer:

Paltry

Explanation:

"Measly" means "paltry" or scant. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Bucolic" means rustic and rural. "Confounded" means bewildered and confused.

Example Question #2366 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

Bizarre

Adamant

Varied

Insufferable

Hardy

Correct answer:

Varied

Explanation:

The adjective "motley" means varied, diverse, disparate. It is generally used to refer to a varied group of people. Additionally, "insufferable" means very annoying; "hardy" means tough; "bizarre" means weird, unusual; "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, certain that something is true.

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