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 #594 : Synonyms

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Jolly

Creative

Serene

Eager

Unwilling

Correct answer:

Eager

Explanation:

The adjective "keen" can mean either "eager," willing to do something or sharp, quick-witted, intelligent. Additionally, "jolly" means cheerful, good-natured, happy; "serene" means peaceful; "unwilling" means not wanting to do something.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms

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

CHARISMATIC

Possible Answers:

Vigilant

Inert

Nauseating

Ominous

Charming

Correct answer:

Charming

Explanation:

The adjective "charismatic" means charming and interesting, having a personality that other people find attractive and fascinating. Additionally, "inert" means motionless, not moving, having no energy; "vigilant" means watchful, attentive, paying careful attention to something; "nauseating" means sickening, disgusting, causing one to feel sick; "ominous" means threatening, suggesting something bad or dangerous will happen.

Example Question #596 : Synonyms

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

STAID

Possible Answers:

Composed

Reckless

Serious

Dynamic

Hedonistic

Correct answer:

Serious

Explanation:

The adjective "staid" is used to describe someone who is serious and respectable, but also boring and unadventurous. Additionally, "composed" means under control in a stressful situation; "reckless" means out of control, prone to taking risks, careless; "dynamic" means energetic, forceful, powerful; "hedonistic" means devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, self-indulgent and immoderate.

Example Question #597 : Synonyms

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

STILTED

Possible Answers:

Fastidious

Rash

Pretentious

Genuine

Angelic

Correct answer:

Pretentious

Explanation:

"Stilted" means "pretentious," artificial or overly-formal.

"Genuine" means real, authentic or honest.

"Rash" means irrational, impulsive or hasty.

"Fastidious" means fussy, meticulous, or extremely careful.

"Angelic" means like an angel, sweet, kind, or beautiful.

Example Question #598 : Synonyms

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

PRECOCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Dilated

Engorged

Gifted

Aggressive

Foolhardy

Correct answer:

Gifted

Explanation:

The adjective "precocious" is used to describe someone young who is especially talented, intelligent, and gifted. Additionally, "foolhardy" means foolish, reckless, stupid; "engorged" means filled with blood (or some other liquid) and made larger; "aggressive" means prone to starting conflict; "dilated" means (usually of eyes) made wider and more open.

Example Question #599 : Synonyms

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

BLASE

Possible Answers:

Awry

Concise

Indifferent

Tactful

Supple

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.

Example Question #600 : Synonyms

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

LICENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Legal

Grandiose

Curious

Sanctioned

Immoral

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.

"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.

"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.

"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.

"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted

Example Question #601 : Synonyms

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Demure

Very Hungry

Aggressive

Stern

Punctual

Correct answer:

Very Hungry

Explanation:

"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.

"Demure" means prim.

"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.

"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable

"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.

Example Question #602 : Synonyms

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Flamboyant

Morbid

Finicky

Ditzy

Glamorous

Correct answer:

Finicky

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.

"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.

"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.

"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.

"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.

Example Question #603 : Synonyms

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

DUPLICITOUS

Possible Answers:

Pernicious

Delinquent

Abnormal

Dishonest

Frank

Correct answer:

Dishonest

Explanation:

"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.

"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.

"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.

"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.

"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.

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