SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Imaginary
Assimilated
Instinctual
Adopted
Frequent
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
Interesting
Vague
Open
Slow
Specific
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #1345 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
mad
supported
learned
inborn
in agreement
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
Efficient
Vivacious
Doubtful
Supportive
Bellicose
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 #534 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
None of those mentioned
Misunderstood
Understood
Clear
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
Vigorous
Established
Itinerant
Parody
Unclear
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
Thoughtful
Inconsiderate
Certain
Doubtful
Deliberate
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
Doubtful
Remedy
Inundate
Serendipitous
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
Honest
Gigantic
Persuasive
Deceitful
Injured
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
Forgetful
Cumbersome
Disrespectful
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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