SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BRITTLE

Possible Answers:

Inept

Fragile

Laden

Bashful

Unkempt

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Severe

Tall

Short

Gorgeous

Messy

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.

Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRAPHIC

Possible Answers:

Morose

Vivid

Unscathed

Affable

Feisty

Correct answer:

Vivid

Explanation:

The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Royal

Ostentatious

Drab

Tacky

Blissful

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.

"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.

"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.

"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.

"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.

Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Red

Destitute

Morose

Chromatic

Inky

Correct answer:

Red

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.

"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.

"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.

"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.

"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.

Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WRY

Possible Answers:

Formal

Serious

Humorous

Gluttonous

Distorted

Correct answer:

Distorted

Explanation:

"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.

"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper

"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.

"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.

"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.

Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OPALESCENT

Possible Answers:

Haggard

Salubrious

Copious

Prismatic

Prosperous

Correct answer:

Prismatic

Explanation:

"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.

"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.

"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.

"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.

"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.

 

Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Rigid

Fashionable

Inoffensive

Shapeless

Liable

Correct answer:

Shapeless

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.

"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.

"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.

"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.

"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.

Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GAUDY

Possible Answers:

Pristine

Gorgeous

Sophisticated

Clear

Vulgar

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.

"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.

"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.

"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.

"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.

 

Example Question #100 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Flimsy

Delicious

Gorgeous

Parallel

Natural

Correct answer:

Flimsy

Explanation:

"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.

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