SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1407 : Synonyms

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Rock-like

Immaculate

Abnormal

Active

Inactive

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Dormant" means inactive or sleeping.

"Immaculate" means completely clean, or devoid of any corruption.

"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or bizarre.

"Rock-like" means having the quality of a rock, and often is used to mean steadfast or loyal.

"Active" means alive or in a state of movement.

Example Question #1408 : Synonyms

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

TEMPORARY

Possible Answers:

Temperature

Temperament

Temptation

Temporal

Temple

Correct answer:

Temporal

Explanation:

Although all of these words share a similar root (temp-), the word "temporal" is closest in meaning to the word "temporary." Both words can be used to refer to a period of time.

Example Question #1409 : Synonyms

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

SPUN

Possible Answers:

Narrative

Revolved

Handcrafted

Sarcastic

Sardonic

Correct answer:

Revolved

Explanation:

Something that "revolves" spins around. "Handcrafted" means made by hand, and "narrative" is the adjective form of narration (storytelling). "Sarcastic" and "sardonic" are synonyms, and both indicate the use of irony in order to mock.

Example Question #1411 : Synonyms

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

SCURRYING

Possible Answers:

Hurried

Melodious

Leisurely

Slow

Sedate

Correct answer:

Hurried

Explanation:

To "scurry" is to hurry or to move quickly. "Sedate" and "leisurely" both mean slow, and all three words are antonyms of "scurrying." "Melodious" is the adjective form of "melody" and can mean pleasant-sounding or harmonious.

Example Question #1412 : Synonyms

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

PLUNGING

Possible Answers:

Diving

Clearing

Dashing

Clogging

Sonic

Correct answer:

Diving

Explanation:

"Plunging" means diving or jumping quickly. To "clog" and to "clear" are opposite actions; the first means to obstruct and the second means to remove an obstruction. "Dashing" means stylish or handsome, and "sonic" is the adjective form of "sound."

Example Question #1413 : Synonyms

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

BOLTING

Possible Answers:

Scheming

Calculating

Stifling

Sluggish

Darting

Correct answer:

Darting

Explanation:

"Bolting" and "darting" both describe sudden swift movements. "Sluggish" means slow and inactive. "Stifling" can mean either very hot or very oppressive and controlling, depending on the context. "Calculating" and "scheming" are synonyms.

Example Question #1414 : Synonyms

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

GLIDING

Possible Answers:

Sliding

Longing

Leaping

Crawling

Embracing

Correct answer:

Sliding

Explanation:

To "glide" is to slide or move smoothly. "Longing" means nostalgic or wistful. To "leap" is to jump, and to "crawl" is to move forward haltingly on hands and knees. "Embracing" means hugging, holding, or accepting.

Example Question #1415 : Synonyms

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

AMBLING

Possible Answers:

Strolling

Violent

Amiable

Darting

Humble

Correct answer:

Strolling

Explanation:

To "amble" is to walk or stroll in a leisurely manner. To "dart" is to move quickly and suddenly. "Violent" means brutal or vicious, "amiable" means friendly or pleasant, and "humble" means modest.

Example Question #1416 : Synonyms

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

SQUIRMING

Possible Answers:

Highlighted

Variegated

Tortured 

Buzzing

Wriggling

Correct answer:

Wriggling

Explanation:

To 'squirm" is to wriggle or writhe. To "buzz" is to make a vibrating or humming sound. "Variegated" means having patches or spots of different colors. "Highlighted" means emphasized or underscored.

Example Question #1417 : Synonyms

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

SLOUCHED

Possible Answers:

Slumped

Upright

Wistful

Dawdling

Hurried

Correct answer:

Slumped

Explanation:

To "slouch" is to slump or adopt a drooping posture, and "upright" is a good antonym for "slouched." "Hurried" and "hasty" are synonyms. "Dawdling" and "lingering" are synonyms. "Longing" and "wistful" are synonyms.

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