SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1355 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Mundane

Ordinary

Eccentric

Humdrum

Succulent

Correct answer:

Eccentric

Explanation:

"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.

Example Question #1356 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Incapable

Accommodating

Edible

Rigid

Demanding

Correct answer:

Accommodating

Explanation:

Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.

Example Question #1357 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Festive

Defiant

Just

Generous

Magnanimous

Correct answer:

Just

Explanation:

"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.

Example Question #1358 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Literate

Improvised

Spontaneous

Productive

Amenable

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.

Example Question #1359 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Tepid

Episodic

Impetuous

Charming

Mellow

Correct answer:

Impetuous

Explanation:

"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.

Example Question #1360 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Alert

Equitable

Polished

Unquestioning

Unbiased

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

Example Question #1361 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Amenable

Lazy

Shrewd

Sweet

Assertive

Correct answer:

Assertive

Explanation:

"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

Example Question #1362 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Forgiving

Clearheaded

Vengeful

Blind

Doubting

Correct answer:

Clearheaded

Explanation:

While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

Example Question #1363 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Sharp

Helpful

Obliging

Ignorant

Vivacious

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #1364 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SPRIGHTLY

Possible Answers:

Logical

Bleak

Boorish

Ferocious

Lively

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.

"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.

"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.

"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.

"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.

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