SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1331 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EMPATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Crude

Intellectual

Sympathetic

Unemotional

Defeated

Correct answer:

Sympathetic

Explanation:

While "sympathetic" and "empathetic" refer to slightly different traits, both concern the ability to understand or feel another person's emotions. "Intellectual" refers to the intellect or intelligence. "Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms. "Unemotional" and "emotional" are also antonyms. "Crude" means simple, unrefined, or primitive.

Example Question #1332 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Distraught

Lecherous

Rude

Humble

Friendly

Correct answer:

Rude

Explanation:

"Impertinent" means rude or insolent.

"Distraught" means upset, frantic or emotionally troubled.

"Friendly" means kind, sympathetic or acting as a friend does.

"Lecherous" means lustful, lewd, or crude in a sexual manner.

"Humble" means unpretentious, or meek and mild.

Example Question #1333 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

COQUETTISH

Possible Answers:

Crude

Repentant

Flirtatious

Persnickety

Churlish

Correct answer:

Flirtatious

Explanation:

"Coquettish" means "flirtatious" or teasing in a friendly manner.

"Repentant" means feeling sorry or remorseful.

"Persnickety" means uptight, fussy or particular

"Churlish" means rude, crude or uncivilized.

"Crude" means vulgar, coarse or lewd.

Example Question #1334 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Rebellious

Law-abiding

Righteous

Upstanding

Moral

Correct answer:

Rebellious

Explanation:

"Unruly" and "rebellious" similarly mean going against the rules. The other choices are closely related in meaning to each other, each referring to rule abiding (whether societal or moral), but are opposite in meaning to "unruly."

Example Question #1335 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CHOLERIC

Possible Answers:

Ill-tempered

Perturbed

Bored

Joyful

Disturbed

Correct answer:

Ill-tempered

Explanation:

"Choleric" and "ill-tempered" are synonymous adjectives describing someone's anger or irritability. "Perturbed" and "disturbed" are closely related but do not have meanings which are well aligned with the word "choleric." The other answer choices are not synonyms of "choleric" either.

Example Question #1336 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PRAISEWORTHY

Possible Answers:

Vile

Immense

Trustworthy

Commendable

Supreme

Correct answer:

Commendable

Explanation:

"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.

Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NAIVE

Possible Answers:

Incendiary

Inexperienced

Cosmopolitan

Worldly

Sophisticated

Correct answer:

Inexperienced

Explanation:

"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.

Example Question #532 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EQUABLE

Possible Answers:

Calm

Altruistic

Charitable

Lethargic

Scatterbrained

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.

Example Question #533 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EGOCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Xenophobic

Selfish

Elusive

Honorable

Noble

Correct answer:

Selfish

Explanation:

"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic." 

Example Question #534 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Unforthcoming

Reticent

Assured

Noble

Secretive

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

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