SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

IMMACULATE

Possible Answers:

Spotless 

Cluttered 

Messy 

Jumbled 

Untidy 

Correct answer:

Spotless 

Explanation:

Something that is "immaculate" is perfect, clean, unblemished or spotless. The other four answer choices are all antonyms of immaculate.

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Breakable

Vociferous

Sturdy

Persuasive

Broken

Correct answer:

Breakable

Explanation:

"Fragile" means breakable.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LUSCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Ancient

Bitter

Rotten

Delicious

Modern

Correct answer:

Delicious

Explanation:

"Luscious" means delicious.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INDUSTRIAL

Possible Answers:

Prolonged

Heavy-duty

Eventful

Rural

Current

Correct answer:

Heavy-duty

Explanation:

"Industrial" means of or relating to manufacturing or heavy-duty. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "industrial": "prolonged" means extended; "eventful" means significant; "rural" means of or relating to the countryside, as opposed to the city; and "current" means of, related to, or happening at the present time.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DINGY

Possible Answers:

Careful 

Pointless 

Immaculate

Grimy

Careless 

Correct answer:

Grimy

Explanation:

"Dingy" means grimy, dirty or depressing, so "grimy" is the correct answer.. For clarification, "immaculate" means perfect, unblemished, or spotless, and is an antonym "dingy" and "grimy." As for the other answers, "careless" means inattentive; "careful" means cautious or attentive, and "pointless" means futile.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GAUNT

Possible Answers:

Portly 

Emaciated 

Fraudulent

Corpulent

Rotund 

Correct answer:

Emaciated 

Explanation:

"Gaunt" means very skinny or skeletal and is most similar in meaning to "emaciated," which means skinny to the point of ill health. So, "emaciated" is the correct answer. "Corpulent," "portly," and "rotund" all mean fat or round and are antonyms of "gaunt" and "emaciated," and "fraudulent" means fake or false.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

Flawed

Sturdy

Humorous

Illiterate

Fragile

Correct answer:

Sturdy

Explanation:

"Robust" means strong and sturdy, so "sturdy" is the correct answer. "Fragile" is an antonym of "robust" and "sturdy"; it means weak and easily broken. "Flawed" means having defects or problems. "Humorous" means funny or hilarious. "Illiterate" means not knowing how to read or write, as the negative prefix "il-" means not, and "literate" means knowing how to read and write. This makes sense because the root "lit" means having to do with letters; the root appears in other words like "literature" and "alliterate."

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GRIMY

Possible Answers:

Studious

Filthy

Enormous

Immaculate

Energetic

Correct answer:

Filthy

Explanation:

"Grimy" means dirty or filthy, so "filthy" is the correct answer. "Immaculate" is an antonym of "grimy" and "filthy"; it means perfectly clean. "Enormous" means very big in size. "Energetic" means lively or having a lot of energy. "Studious" means spending a lot of time on academic work.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Frigid

Lukewarm 

Stifling 

Conclusive 

Boring 

Correct answer:

Lukewarm 

Explanation:

"Tepid" means of a temperature that is mild, verging on cold. So, it is most similar in meaning to "lukewarm," which means of a moderate temperature, and "lukewarm" is the correct answer. For clarification, "stifling" means very hot, "frigid" means very cold, "boring" means not holding one's attention or interest, and "conclusive" means definitive.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PARCHED

Possible Answers:

Hungry

Sad

Thirsty

Happy

Tired

Correct answer:

Thirsty

Explanation:

Someone who is parched is very thirsty, so "thirsty" is the correct answer. For clarification, "hungry" means needing food, "tired" means lacking energy or needing sleep, "sad" means unhappy and "happy" means glad or cheerful.

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