All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #211 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURLY
Rude or hostile
Stubborn
Humorous
Ignorant
Jumpy
Rude or hostile
"Surly" means "rude or hostile," irritable.
"Humorous" means being funny or comical.
"Jumpy" means nervous or subject to sudden, involuntary starts.
"Stubborn" means headstrong, or unreasonably set in purpose or opinion.
"Ignorant" means lacking in knowledge or training.
Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Stupid
Deceitful
Mischievous
Untrustworthy
Puzzling
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means "puzzling" or mysterious.
"Deceitful" means prone to lying or deceit.
"Mischievous" means maliciously or playfully annoying.
"Stupid" means lacking ordinary mental quickness.
"Untrustworthy" means not deserving or trust or confidence.
Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSCRUPULOUS
Malicious
Cruel
Stern
Devout
Without conscience
Without conscience
"Unscrupulous" means "without conscience" or unprincipled.
"Stern" means strict, harsh, or uncompromising.
"Cruel" means willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
"Malicious" means intentionally harmful or spiteful.
"Devout" means sincerely religious, earnest, pious.
Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Restrained
Princely
Exuberant
Polite
Flirtatious
Polite
"Courteous" means "polite," well mannered or respectful.
None of the other words are synonyms of courteous:
"Exuberant" means to be filled with excitement.
"Flirtatious" means to suggest playful attraction to someone.
"Princely" means splendid or related to a prince.
"Restrained" means unemotional, moderate and reserved.
Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Musical
Steadfast in one's beliefs
Sentimental
Frequently changing loyalties
Stoic
Frequently changing loyalties
"Fickle" means frequently changing loyalties, interests or allegiances.
"Sentimental" means predisposed to feeling tender, sad, or nostalgic. "Stoic" means experiencing pain or hardship without showing your feelings. "Musical" means related to music, or melodious. "Steadfast" in one's beliefs means committed to your beliefs.
Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEALOUS
Very passionate
Ornery
Quirky
Crazed
Jealous
Very passionate
"Zealous" is an adjective that refers to a person who is "very passionate" or is fanatical or extremely committed to some cause.
"Ornery" means bad tempered, grouchy and headstrong. "Quirky" means peculiar or having unusual qualities. "Crazed" means insane or very excited. "Jealous" means being envious of someone because of his or her desirable traits or advantages.
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEEK
Attractive
Submissive
Garrulous
Kind
Belligerent
Submissive
"Meek" is an adjective which means submissive, quiet or the quality of being easily imposed on.
"Garrulous" means excessively chatty. "Attractive" means sensorily pleasing. "Kind" means being benevolent or good. "Belligerent" means being hostile and malicious.
Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACTFUL
Generous
Polite
Cruel
Spirited
Reliable
Polite
"Tactful" means polite or diplomatic when dealing with other people.
"Generous" means ready to give more money or time than expected. "Reliable" means dependable or consistently good quality. "Cruel" means intentionally causing suffering and not feeling remorse. "Spirited" means energetic, enthusiastic and vivacious.
Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIDACTIC
Emboldened
Overly instructive
Studious
Dexterous
Boring
Overly instructive
"Didactic" means overly instructive or prone to teaching and explaining.
None of the other words are synonymous with didactic.
'Emboldened' means made brave or made bolder.
"Studious" is the trait of enjoying studying and being an intellectual. While studious is related to the concept of being didactic, they are not synonymous.
"Boring" means not interesting, or something that does not hold your attention.
"Dexterous" means agile or skillful with your hands.
Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSOLENT
Reverent
Vapid
Mild-mannered
Disrespectful
Distrustful
Disrespectful
Insolence refers to disobedience, and insolent is the corresponding adjective. It can also be described as showing disrespect. A "reverent" attitude would be roughly opposite to an "insolent" one.