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 #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FULSOME

Possible Answers:

Jubilant 

Complimentary

Demeaning 

Panicked 

Fervent

Correct answer:

Complimentary

Explanation:

"Fulsome" means flattering or excessively complimentary, so "complimentary," which means favorable or flattering, is the correct answer. For clarification, "panicked" means worried or scared, something that is "demeaning" is insulting, "fervent" means zealous or passionate, and "jubilant" means very happy.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GARRULOUS

Possible Answers:

Timorous

Taciturn

Uncommunicative

Verbose

Closemouthed

Correct answer:

Verbose

Explanation:

"Garrulous" means talkative. Eliminate the synonyms "uncommunicative," "taciturn," and "closemouthed." "Timorous" and "verbose" are your only options. "Timorous" means fearful, while "verbose" means talkative, just like "garrulous" does. Verbose is the answer!

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Despotic 

Sanguine 

Uncontrollable

Adroit 

Malaise 

Correct answer:

Adroit 

Explanation:

“Deft” means dextrous or skillful. If you are “adroit,” you are good with your hands or skillful, so "adroit" is the correct answer. To help you, “malaise” means unease, “sanguine” means healthy or optimistic, and “despotic” means like a dictator or very controlling.

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Unorthodox 

Dubious 

Fearful 

Introverted 

Maniacal 

Correct answer:

Unorthodox 

Explanation:

If you are “eccentric,” you act in strange or unusual ways. Similarly, “unorthodox” means different from what is usually done or accepted, so an “unorthodox” person does not follow the path society sets. To clarify, “introverted” means shy or withdrawn; “dubious” means doubtful or suspicious; “mechanical” means relating to machines; and “maniacal” means affected with or suggestive of madness.

Example Question #470 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Sleepy

Talkative

Funny

Sullen

Correct answer:

Friendly

Explanation:

"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sly

Genuine

Quiet

Fickle

Public

Correct answer:

Fickle

Explanation:

"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."

Example Question #489 : Synonyms

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

CRAFTY

Possible Answers:

Cunning

Fabulous

Determined

Radical

Violent

Correct answer:

Cunning

Explanation:

"Crafty" means wily, or "cunning."

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

TACTFUL

Possible Answers:

Rude

Energetic

Chewy

Sticky

Polite

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OPEN-MINDED

Possible Answers:

Intolerant

Dismissive

Quiescent

Wise

Flexible

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

“Open-minded” is an adjective that means open to considering new ideasThat means that “intolerant” cannot be the correct answer, because “intolerant” means not tolerant of ideas or beliefs different from one's own, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “open-minded.” “Flexible,” however, is an adjective that can mean adaptable to new ideas and circumstances when describing a person, and because “flexible” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “open-minded,” “flexible” is the correct answer.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PERSISTENT

Possible Answers:

Diverse

Immoral

Dogged

Broken

Disloyal

Correct answer:

Dogged

Explanation:

"Persistent" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is determined and tenacious. Of the answer choices, "dogged," which means resolute, has the closest meaning.

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