SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SIZEABLE

Possible Answers:

Unused

Unwilling

Wasteful

Substantial

Rural

Correct answer:

Substantial

Explanation:

"Sizeable" means substantial, so "substantial," an adjective that means very large, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sizeable": "unwilling" means hesitant or not willing or ready to do something, as you might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and "willing"; "unused" means original or new, or in other words, not used, as you might have inferred from the word also including the negative prefix "un-"; "rural" means located in or having qualities of the countryside as opposed to cities; and "wasteful" means spending or using too much or more than that is needed.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EGOTIST

Possible Answers:

Calm person 

Athletic person 

Selfless person 

Conceited person 

Wise person 

Correct answer:

Conceited person 

Explanation:

An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.

Example Question #71 : Using Prefixes, Suffixes, And Roots To Identify Synonyms

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

LEGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Humorous

Rash

Energetic

Readable

Intelligent

Correct answer:

Readable

Explanation:

"Legible" means neat enough to be read and understood, so "readable" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "legible": "intelligent" means smart; "energetic" means lively or possessing a lot of energy; "rash" means reckless or careless; and "humorous" means funny.

Example Question #1241 : Synonyms

Synonyms

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PACIFY

Possible Answers:

dismiss

a baby's toy

agree

surrender

soothe

Correct answer:

soothe

Explanation:

"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.

Example Question #2031 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FORTIFY

Possible Answers:

bend

inspire

serve

strengthen

win

Correct answer:

strengthen

Explanation:

Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Unify

Possible Answers:

to extend

to impress

to separate

to order

to bring together

Correct answer:

to bring together

Explanation:

"Unify" means to bring together.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NULLIFY

Possible Answers:

Document

Service 

Support 

Invalidate 

Supplant

Correct answer:

Invalidate 

Explanation:

"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Reasonable

Possible Answers:

Honorable

Logical

Delicious

Irritating

Unfair

Correct answer:

Logical

Explanation:

"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ILLUMINATE

Possible Answers:

None of those mentioned

Make unclear 

Make clear 

Make happy 

Make sad

Correct answer:

Make clear 

Explanation:

To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONIZE

Possible Answers:

Undermine

Retreat

Barter

Ajar

Provoke

Correct answer:

Provoke

Explanation:

"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.

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