SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Geriatric

Contemplative

Wicked

Devious

Fiscal

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Delectable

Infamous

Saintly

Honest

Notorious

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Zany

Helpless

Distinguished

Obedient

Optimistic

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Heroic

Magnanimous

Equable

Valiant

Stingy

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #545 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Lyrical

Antiquated

Prosaic

Aqueous

Loquacious

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Bragging

Garbled

Haughty

Inferior

Compulsory

Correct answer:

Haughty

Explanation:

"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.

Example Question #547 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Peculiar

Dazzling

Punishing

Crafty

Prompt

Correct answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.

Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Creative

Gullible

Woebegone

Skeptical

Compliant

Correct answer:

Compliant

Explanation:

"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.

Example Question #549 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Loving

Sinful

Stubborn

Ethical

Obstinate

Correct answer:

Sinful

Explanation:

"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.

Example Question #550 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIGNIFIED

Possible Answers:

Chronic

Rapt

Enthralled

Stately

Unenthused

Correct answer:

Stately

Explanation:

Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.

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