All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1382 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Concise
Tactful
Supple
Indifferent
Awry
Indifferent
The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.
Example Question #1383 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Immoral
Curious
Sanctioned
Legal
Grandiose
Immoral
"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.
"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.
"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.
"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.
"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted.
Example Question #1384 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Demure
Stern
Very Hungry
Aggressive
Punctual
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #1385 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Finicky
Flamboyant
Glamorous
Ditzy
Morbid
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #1386 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Delinquent
Frank
Abnormal
Dishonest
Pernicious
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #1387 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Hateful
Odiferous
Indelible
Erudite
Convalescent
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #1391 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Curious
Petty
Empathetic
Unique
Boring
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #1392 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Harmless
Able-bodied
Benevolent
Ingenious
Wicked
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #1393 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Determined
Stubborn
Mild
Obedient
Willful
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
Example Question #1394 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Petty
Crude
Gracious
Refined
Scrupulous
Crude
"Churlish" means crude, boorish, rude or grumpy.
"Petty" means narrow-minded when describing someone's personality; it can also mean insignificant or trivial or unimportant.
"Gracious" means kind, giving, amiable.
"Scrupulous" means very careful, meticulous or fussy.
"Refined" means cultured, civilized or elegant.
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