SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WRY

Possible Answers:

Serious

Humorous

Formal

Distorted

Gluttonous

Correct answer:

Distorted

Explanation:

"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.

"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper

"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.

"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.

"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.

Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OPALESCENT

Possible Answers:

Prosperous

Haggard

Prismatic

Salubrious

Copious

Correct answer:

Prismatic

Explanation:

"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.

"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.

"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.

"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.

"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.

 

Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Fashionable

Inoffensive

Rigid

Liable

Shapeless

Correct answer:

Shapeless

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.

"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.

"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.

"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.

"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.

Example Question #374 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GAUDY

Possible Answers:

Sophisticated

Clear

Vulgar

Pristine

Gorgeous

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.

"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.

"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.

"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.

"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.

 

Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Delicious

Flimsy

Parallel

Gorgeous

Natural

Correct answer:

Flimsy

Explanation:

"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.

Example Question #376 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

parched

thirsty

analgesic

crossing borders

calm

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Eager

Happy

Handsome

Upset

Successful

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Wealthy

Rowdy

Peaceful

Loud

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Old

Ecstatic

Meager

Unhappy

Cheap

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Threatened 

Welcomed 

Severe

Fairness

Hopeless

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.

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