All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FULSOME
Complimentary
Jubilant
Demeaning
Panicked
Fervent
Complimentary
"Fulsome" means flattering or excessively complimentary, so "complimentary," which means favorable or flattering, is the correct answer. For clarification, "panicked" means worried or scared, something that is "demeaning" is insulting, "fervent" means zealous or passionate, and "jubilant" means very happy.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GARRULOUS
Closemouthed
Timorous
Taciturn
Uncommunicative
Verbose
Verbose
"Garrulous" means talkative. Eliminate the synonyms "uncommunicative," "taciturn," and "closemouthed." "Timorous" and "verbose" are your only options. "Timorous" means fearful, while "verbose" means talkative, just like "garrulous" does. Verbose is the answer!
Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Uncontrollable
Adroit
Malaise
Sanguine
Despotic
Adroit
“Deft” means dextrous or skillful. If you are “adroit,” you are good with your hands or skillful, so "adroit" is the correct answer. To help you, “malaise” means unease, “sanguine” means healthy or optimistic, and “despotic” means like a dictator or very controlling.
Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Maniacal
Unorthodox
Fearful
Introverted
Dubious
Unorthodox
If you are “eccentric,” you act in strange or unusual ways. Similarly, “unorthodox” means different from what is usually done or accepted, so an “unorthodox” person does not follow the path society sets. To clarify, “introverted” means shy or withdrawn; “dubious” means doubtful or suspicious; “mechanical” means relating to machines; and “maniacal” means affected with or suggestive of madness.
Example Question #488 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFABLE
Sleepy
Friendly
Talkative
Funny
Sullen
Friendly
"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.
Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICIOUS
Quiet
Public
Sly
Genuine
Fickle
Fickle
"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."
Example Question #196 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRAFTY
Cunning
Fabulous
Radical
Violent
Determined
Cunning
"Crafty" means wily, or "cunning."
Example Question #197 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACTFUL
Sticky
Polite
Chewy
Energetic
Rude
Polite
"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.
Example Question #198 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OPEN-MINDED
Wise
Quiescent
Flexible
Intolerant
Dismissive
Flexible
“Open-minded” is an adjective that means open to considering new ideas. That means that “intolerant” cannot be the correct answer, because “intolerant” means not tolerant of ideas or beliefs different from one's own, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “open-minded.” “Flexible,” however, is an adjective that can mean adaptable to new ideas and circumstances when describing a person, and because “flexible” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “open-minded,” “flexible” is the correct answer.
Example Question #199 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSISTENT
Dogged
Disloyal
Diverse
Immoral
Broken
Dogged
"Persistent" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is determined and tenacious. Of the answer choices, "dogged," which means resolute, has the closest meaning.