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Example Question #1145 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Deformed
Interrogative
Praiseworthy
Religious
Ancient
Deformed
"Grotesque" and "deformed" both mean physically misshapen. "Ancient" means very old, and "religious" describes something related to or ascribing to a religion. To "interrogate" is to ask questions. "Praiseworthy" means deserving of praise or approval; meritorious.
Example Question #1146 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Eulogy
Elegy
Wispy
Aviary
Terrestrial
Wispy
"Feathery" and "wispy" are synonyms. "Elegy" and "eulogy" are not adjectives at all; they are speeches that people deliver upon the death of a friend or relative. "Terrestrial" means of the earth. While an "aviary" is a place that birds live, it is not related to feathers and is therefore not a good synonym.
Example Question #1147 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Ochre
Gluey
Umber
Flowery
Lewd
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #1148 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Harsh
Oily
Scrappy
Scrawny
Organic
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #1149 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Naive
Soft
Strong-smelling
Voracious
Smooth
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #1150 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Equable
Homespun
Hushed
Soft
Beneficial
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
Example Question #1151 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BITTER
Strong-smelling
Rural
Fiscal
Captive
Acidic
Acidic
"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."
Example Question #1152 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIMBER
Rough
Flexible
Urban
Tranquil
Placid
Flexible
"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.
"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.
"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.
"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.
"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.
Example Question #1153 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIKING
Stalwart
Unimpressive
Astonishing
Unremarkable
Unimportant
Astonishing
"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.
Example Question #1154 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Frantic
Fragile
Perfumed
Pernicious
Fraternal
Perfumed
"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
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