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 #97 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADVENTUROUS

Possible Answers:

Innate

Intrepid

Wrathful

Contradictory

Imminent

Correct answer:

Intrepid

Explanation:

"Adventurous" and "intrepid" both mean daring, bold, and fearless. "Imminent" means about to happen, inevitable. "Wrathful" means full of rage. "Innate" means inborn or inherent. "Contradictory" means in disagreement with something else.

Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CONTEMPLATIVE

Possible Answers:

Ironic

Thoughtful

Hasty

Scarce

Damaged

Correct answer:

Thoughtful

Explanation:

"Contemplative" means thoughtful or reflective. "Hasty" means rushed or too quick. "Scarce" means not plentiful enough, insufficient in quantity. A synonym for "ironic" is sarcastic or sardonic. A synonym for "damaged" is "harmed."

Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PRUDENT

Possible Answers:

Rash

Careful

Mad

Easy

Arbitrary

Correct answer:

Careful

Explanation:

"Prudent" means wise, sensible, and cautious. "Mad" can mean either angry or crazy, depending on the concept. The antonym of easy is "difficult." "Arbitrary" means based on random or personal choice rather than a specific set of rules. "Rash," when used as an adjective, means hasty and reckless.

Example Question #100 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

DEVIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stormy

Skillful

Childlike

Deceptive

Even-tempered

Correct answer:

Deceptive

Explanation:

Someone who is "devious" is deceptive, underhanded, or sly. A synonym for "childlike" is "innocent," and a synonym for "even-tempered" is serene. "Skillful" and "deft" are synonyms, and "stormy" and "tempestuous" are synonyms.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

JUSTIFIED

Possible Answers:

Surprised

Holy

Righteous

Illegal

Indignant

Correct answer:

Righteous

Explanation:

Someone who is "justified" in his/her behavior is righteous or morally correct. "Surprised" means shocked, showing surprised. "Indignant" means angry or annoyed at unfairness. "Holy" and "evil" are antonyms, as are "illegal" and "legal."

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ISOLATED

Possible Answers:

Solitary

Judgmental

Chivalrous

Humorous

Costly

Correct answer:

Solitary

Explanation:

"Isolated" and "solitary" both mean alone and far away from others. "Humorous" means funny, chivalrous means knightly or noble, and "judgmental" means critical. "Costly" is another word for expensive.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABRASIVE

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Loving

Dishonest

Quizzical

Grating

Correct answer:

Grating

Explanation:

"Abrasive" means grating or rough and is often used to describe people, sounds, and surfaces such as sandpaper. "Quizzical" is another word for puzzled. "Dishonest" is the antonym of "honest," "loving" is the antonym of "hating," and "impoverished" means poor.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Tough

Scornful

Strange

Oval

Ruddy

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.

Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MANLY

Possible Answers:

Awful

Systematic

Cowardly

Brave

Masculine

Correct answer:

Masculine

Explanation:

"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRUDENT

Possible Answers:

Rosy

Knotty

Wise

Reckless

Smoggy 

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.

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