SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #391 : Synonyms

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Liable

Fashionable

Inoffensive

Shapeless

Rigid

Correct answer:

Shapeless

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.

"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.

"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.

"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.

"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.

Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GAUDY

Possible Answers:

Vulgar

Clear

Pristine

Gorgeous

Sophisticated

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.

"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.

"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.

"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.

"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.

 

Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Delicious

Gorgeous

Flimsy

Natural

Parallel

Correct answer:

Flimsy

Explanation:

"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.

Example Question #394 : Synonyms

Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

crossing borders

parched

analgesic

thirsty

calm

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Agitated

Possible Answers:

Happy

Upset

Handsome

Successful

Eager

Correct answer:

Upset

Explanation:

"Agitated" means upset or disturbed.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Tranquil

Possible Answers:

Rowdy

Loud

Peaceful

Sleepy

Wealthy

Correct answer:

Peaceful

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means peaceful; Loud means noisy; Rowdy means loud and unruly; Sleepy means tired; and Wealthy means rich.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

Miserable

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Unhappy

Meager

Cheap

Old

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

"Miserable" means sad and unhappy.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

DESPONDENT

Possible Answers:

Threatened 

Hopeless

Severe

Fairness

Welcomed 

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

To feel "despondent" means the same as to feel sad and hopeless. For clarification, "severe" means intense.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Furious 

Scared

Miserable 

Happy 

Correct answer:

Furious 

Explanation:

If someone is "irate" they are very angry or furious.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

HYSTERICAL

Possible Answers:

Out of time 

Just in time 

Under control 

Out of control 

Too little, too late

Correct answer:

Out of control 

Explanation:

Someone who is "hysterical" is out of control. "Hysterical" can also mean very funny or mentally unwell, depending on the circumstances.

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