SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #671 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNWONTED

Possible Answers:

Unusual

Unfortunate

Unimpressed

Unlikely

Underneath

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

The adjective "unwonted" means unusual, not common. Additionally, "unfortunate" means not fortunate, unlucky; "unimpressed" means not impressed; "unlikely" means not likely to occur; "underneath" means below. Based on most of these answer choices what do you think the prefix un- means?

Example Question #672 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUBLIME

Possible Answers:

Mediocre

Posthumous

Dejected

Magnificent

Garrulous

Correct answer:

Magnificent

Explanation:

The adjective "sublime" means perfect, lovely, magnificent, fantastic, wonderful. Additionally, "dejected" means feeling sad and hopeless; "mediocre" means average in a bad way; "garrulous" means excessively talkative; "posthumous" means occurring after someone has died.

Example Question #673 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

THOROUGH

Possible Answers:

Combative

Incomplete

Haughty

Absent

Comprehensive

Correct answer:

Comprehensive

Explanation:

The adjective "thorough" means complete, finished and including every possible detail. This is closest in meaning to "comprehensive." Additionally, "combative" means argumentative, inclined to start conflict; "incomplete" means not finished; "haughty" means prideful and arrogant; "absent" means not here, not present.

Example Question #674 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INDESCRIBABLE

Possible Answers:

Underlying

Mundane

Content

Extraordinary

Wholesome

Correct answer:

Extraordinary

Explanation:

The adjective "indescribable" means so incredible as to be incapable of being accurately described. This is closest in meaning to "extraordinary" which means incredible, beyond ordinary. Additionally, "mundane" means boring and ordinary; "wholesome" means good-natured and lacking any vices; "content" means satisfied, happy with things the way they are; "underlying" means beneath the surface or fundamental and essential to something.

Example Question #675 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MENIAL

Possible Answers:

Hospitable

Unskilled

Residual

Attentive

Specious

Correct answer:

Unskilled

Explanation:

The adjective "menial" means unskilled, not requiring skill or practice, inferior. Additionally, "hospitable" means welcoming; "attentive" means considerate of the wants and needs of others; "residual" means left over, what remains after something else has been taken out; "specious" means misleading, not actually accurate despite having the appearance of being true.

Example Question #676 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INALIENABLE

Possible Answers:

Absolute

Indigenous

Native

Foreign

Aquatic

Correct answer:

Absolute

Explanation:

The adjective "inalienable" means unable to be taken away, complete and absolute. You will usually hear the word "inalienable" used in relation to "rights" like, the "inalienable right to free speech." Additionally, "aquatic" means related to water; "foreign" means unfamiliar, from another country; "native" means from a certain place, born in a certain country; "indigenous" means native to a certain region or country.

Example Question #677 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRISTINE

Possible Answers:

Messy

Lukewarm

Tepid

Clean

Cold

Correct answer:

Clean

Explanation:

The adjective "pristine" means in perfect condition, unspoiled, immaculate, spotless, or "clean." Additionally, "tepid" and "lukewarm" are synonyms, both words refer to something (usually water) that is neither hot nor cold, but room temperature.

Example Question #678 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BURGEONING 

Possible Answers:

Blooming

Uniform

Monotonous

Varied

Mediocre

Correct answer:

Blooming

Explanation:

"Burgeoning" means blooming or prospering.

"Uniform" means all-alike, when used as an adjective; as a noun it means a set of clothing that is mandatory to wear in a certain setting like school or sports.

"Mediocre" means average, commonplace, decent.

"Varied" means diverse.

"Monotonous" means all the same.

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