SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #381 : Synonyms

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

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sickle-shaped

Bereft

Copious

Constrained

Roomy

Correct answer:

Roomy

Explanation:

"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.

"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.

"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.

"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.

"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.

Example Question #382 : Synonyms

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

COMATOSE

Possible Answers:

Untouchable

Unimpressive

Unrequited

Unconscious

Unkempt

Correct answer:

Unconscious

Explanation:

The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?

Example Question #383 : Synonyms

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

MANIFEST

Possible Answers:

Obvious

Succinct

Toxic

Delicious

Concealed

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

BRITTLE

Possible Answers:

Laden

Bashful

Fragile

Inept

Unkempt

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.

Example Question #384 : Synonyms

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Tall

Short

Severe

Gorgeous

Messy

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.

Example Question #385 : Synonyms

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

GRAPHIC

Possible Answers:

Vivid

Morose

Affable

Feisty

Unscathed

Correct answer:

Vivid

Explanation:

The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Blissful

Ostentatious

Royal

Tacky

Drab

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.

"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.

"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.

"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.

"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.

Example Question #386 : Synonyms

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Red

Inky

Chromatic

Morose

Destitute

Correct answer:

Red

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.

"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.

"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.

"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.

"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.

Example Question #1171 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

WRY

Possible Answers:

Serious

Formal

Distorted

Gluttonous

Humorous

Correct answer:

Distorted

Explanation:

"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.

"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper

"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.

"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.

"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.

Example Question #387 : Synonyms

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

OPALESCENT

Possible Answers:

Prismatic

Haggard

Copious

Salubrious

Prosperous

Correct answer:

Prismatic

Explanation:

"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.

"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.

"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.

"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.

"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.

 

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