All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Tactful
Indifferent
Concise
Awry
Supple
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 #582 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Legal
Curious
Immoral
Sanctioned
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 #583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Aggressive
Very Hungry
Stern
Punctual
Demure
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 #584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Ditzy
Glamorous
Finicky
Flamboyant
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 #585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Pernicious
Dishonest
Delinquent
Frank
Abnormal
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 #586 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Hateful
Indelible
Erudite
Convalescent
Odiferous
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 #587 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Unique
Boring
Empathetic
Petty
Curious
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 #588 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Able-bodied
Wicked
Benevolent
Harmless
Ingenious
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 #589 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Willful
Mild
Obedient
Determined
Stubborn
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 #315 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Scrupulous
Refined
Crude
Gracious
Petty
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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