SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

A synonym of "potent" is __________.

Possible Answers:

derelict

frail

arranged

indispensable

mighty

Correct answer:

mighty

Explanation:

"Potent" is an adjective that means "having great power, influence, or effect," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "powerful" or "having a strong effect." "Frail," then, cannot be the correct answer, because "frail" is an adjective that can mean "of a person: weak and delicate," "easily damaged or broken; fragile or insubstantial," or "weak in character or morals," making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "potent." "Mighty," however, is an adjective that can mean "possessing great and impressive power or strength, especially on account of size" or "of an action: performed with or requiring great strength." Because "mighty" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "potent," "mighty" is the correct answer.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

Potent

Possible Answers:

Critical

Powerful

Immortal

Memorable

Unfortunate

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means powerful; Unfortunate means unlucky; Immortal means able to live forever; Memorable means easily remembered; and Critical means important.

Example Question #631 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Drowsy

Possible Answers:

Excited

Tired

Loyal

Nervous

Energetic

Correct answer:

Tired

Explanation:

"Drowsy" means sleepy or tired.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Powerless 

Meaningful 

Serendipitous

Complicated 

Outlier 

Correct answer:

Complicated 

Explanation:

Something that is "intricate" is complex and complicated. For clarification, an "outlier" is something or somebody that is outside of the norm; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Weak

Flawless

Powerful

Idiotic

Disappointed

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means forceful or powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. "Weak" is an antonym of "potent" and "powerful"; it means not having strengh or power. "Disappointed" means upset or not having one's expectations met. "Idiotic" means stupid or foolish. "Flawless" means perfect or without defects.

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Active

Dormant

Dynamic

Functional

Vital

Correct answer:

Dormant

Explanation:

"Torpid" means inactive or lacking energy. While not precisely synonyms, "functional" and "active" have similar meanings. You can eliminate them. "Dynamic" and "vital" are synonyms meaning full of energy. Therefore, the only choice that fits is "dormant," which means inactive.

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

Capable

Free

Firm

Weak

Strong

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

GRUELING

Possible Answers:

Exhausting

Lively

Contagious

Immature

Diligent

Diligent

Contagious

Correct answer:

Exhausting

Explanation:

"Grueling" means very tiring or exhausting, so "exhausting" is the correct answer. "Lively" is an antonym of "grueling" and "exhausting"; it means active or having a lot of energy. "Immature" means child-like, as one might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "im-," which means not, and "mature." "Contagious" means easily spread and usually refers to a disease. "Diligent" means hard-working.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FUTILE

Possible Answers:

Glamorous

Purposeful

Endless

Pointless

Distant

Correct answer:

Pointless

Explanation:

"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INVINCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Humble

Unbeatable

Cautious

Obedient

Weak

Correct answer:

Unbeatable

Explanation:

"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.

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