SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PRAISEWORTHY

Possible Answers:

Immense

Vile

Commendable

Trustworthy

Supreme

Correct answer:

Commendable

Explanation:

"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

NAIVE

Possible Answers:

Cosmopolitan

Sophisticated

Incendiary

Inexperienced

Worldly

Correct answer:

Inexperienced

Explanation:

"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.

Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

EQUABLE

Possible Answers:

Scatterbrained

Lethargic

Charitable

Altruistic

Calm

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.

Example Question #1341 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

EGOCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Noble

Elusive

Honorable

Selfish

Xenophobic

Correct answer:

Selfish

Explanation:

"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic." 

Example Question #1342 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Assured

Noble

Unforthcoming

Secretive

Reticent

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

Example Question #1343 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Devious

Geriatric

Contemplative

Wicked

Fiscal

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #1344 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Saintly

Delectable

Notorious

Honest

Infamous

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #561 : Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Zany

Distinguished

Obedient

Optimistic

Helpless

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #562 : Synonyms

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Magnanimous

Equable

Heroic

Stingy

Valiant

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #563 : Synonyms

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Aqueous

Lyrical

Loquacious

Prosaic

Antiquated

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

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