SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Example Questions
Example Question #531 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Adopted
Frequent
Imaginary
Assimilated
Instinctual
Instinctual
A quality that is “innate” is natural, instinctual, and not learned, so "instinctual" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "innate": “assimilated” means integrated into a new society or place; “frequent” means often; “imaginary” means made up, invented, and not real.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Slow
Open
Specific
Vague
Interesting
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
in agreement
inborn
supported
mad
learned
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Doubtful
Vivacious
Efficient
Bellicose
Supportive
Doubtful
When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.
Example Question #1346 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Clear
Understood
Misunderstood
None of those mentioned
Unclear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Unclear
Parody
Vigorous
Itinerant
Established
Unclear
“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Doubtful
Inconsiderate
Certain
Deliberate
Thoughtful
Doubtful
"Dubious" means doubtful.
Words you may not know:
- "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
- "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Inundate
Serendipitous
Doubtful
Remedy
Dilatory
Doubtful
If you are "dubious" about something, you are unsure or doubtful about the outcome. For clarification, "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune or unexpected, "dilatory" means slow or lacking, "inundate" means overwhelm or flood, and "remedy" means to fix.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDID
Deceitful
Honest
Persuasive
Injured
Gigantic
Honest
"Candid" means truthful or honest, so "honest" is the correct answer. "Deceitful" is an antonym of "candid" and "honest"; it means dishonest or trying to trick someone. "Gigantic" means extremely large. "Persuasive" means very convincing. "Injured" means hurt or having an injury.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Disrespectful
Forgetful
Cumbersome
Regretful
Unsure
Unsure
“Dubious” means questioning or questionable. If a person is “dubious” about something, they are uncertain or unsure. To help, "cumbersome" means heavy or hard to manage. So, for example, full suitcases could be cumbersome. To provide further help, "regretful" means wishing that you had either done something you did not do or not done something you did.
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