SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #791 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Confused

Fragile

Sturdy

Effective

Supportive

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Delicate" means fragile.

Example Question #792 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TRANSPARENT

Possible Answers:

Mature

Foggy

Muddy

Clear

Commendable

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Transparent" means clear.

Example Question #841 : Synonyms

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Limp

Gourmet

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #801 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Disrepair

Efficient

Hard-working

Courageous

Transparent

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.

Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Renovated

Scholarly

Run-down

Transparent

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Example Question #841 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

surprising

manufactured

dangerous

varied

particular

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #842 : Synonyms

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Emotional

Serious

Warm

Tropical

Physical

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

Example Question #843 : Synonyms

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

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Fireproof

Glowing

Flame

Flammable

Hazardous

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.

Example Question #844 : Synonyms

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Hot-tempered

Flavorful

Petite

Lukewarm

Wet

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GARISH

Possible Answers:

Severe

Frightening

Delightful

Proper

Lurid

Correct answer:

Lurid

Explanation:

"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.

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