SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1147 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

STICKY

Possible Answers:

Ochre

Gluey

Umber

Flowery

Lewd

Correct answer:

Gluey

Explanation:

"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.

Example Question #1148 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

GREASY

Possible Answers:

Harsh

Oily

Scrappy

Scrawny

Organic

Correct answer:

Oily

Explanation:

"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.

Example Question #1149 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

PUNGENT

Possible Answers:

Naive

Soft

Strong-smelling

Voracious

Smooth

Correct answer:

Strong-smelling

Explanation:

"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.

Example Question #1150 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SILKEN

Possible Answers:

Equable

Homespun

Hushed

Soft

Beneficial

Correct answer:

Soft

Explanation:

Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.

Example Question #1151 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

BITTER

Possible Answers:

Strong-smelling

Rural

Fiscal

Captive

Acidic

Correct answer:

Acidic

Explanation:

"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."

Example Question #1152 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

LIMBER

Possible Answers:

Rough

Flexible

Urban

Tranquil

Placid

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.

"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.

"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.

"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.

"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.

Example Question #1153 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

STRIKING

Possible Answers:

Stalwart

Unimpressive

Astonishing

Unremarkable

Unimportant

Correct answer:

Astonishing

Explanation:

"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.

Example Question #1154 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FRAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Frantic

Fragile

Perfumed

Pernicious

Fraternal

Correct answer:

Perfumed

Explanation:

"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.

Example Question #1155 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FRIGID

Possible Answers:

Wet

Damp 

Moist

Chilly

Humid

Correct answer:

Chilly

Explanation:

"Frigid" and "chilly" are synonyms adjectives describing the state of being cold. The other answer choices are synonymous with each other, and all refer to the state of being wet, but only "chilly" means the same thing as "frigid." Someone might be "frigid" because their clothes are "damp," but these adjectives are not in and of themselves synonymous.

Example Question #1156 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

RIGID

Possible Answers:

Silent

Still

Silky

Stinky

Stiff

Correct answer:

Stiff

Explanation:

The words "rigid" and "stiff" are synonymous adjectives describing the property of having tensile strength and being difficult to bend. The other answer choices do not have relevant meanings.

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