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 #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Alert

Unquestioning

Unbiased

Equitable

Polished

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Assertive

Lazy

Amenable

Sweet

Shrewd

Correct answer:

Assertive

Explanation:

"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Vengeful

Clearheaded

Doubting

Forgiving

Blind

Correct answer:

Clearheaded

Explanation:

While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Sharp

Vivacious

Helpful

Obliging

Ignorant

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SPRIGHTLY

Possible Answers:

Ferocious

Bleak

Logical

Boorish

Lively

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.

"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.

"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.

"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.

"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.

Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Verbose

Perfunctory

Uncommunicative

Odiferous

Correct answer:

Uncommunicative

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.

"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.

"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.

"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.

"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.

Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Unruly

Grievous

Liveliness

Complaisant

Correct answer:

Liveliness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.

"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.

"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.

"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.

"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.

Example Question #288 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Rational

Chauvinistic

Adept

Pessimistic

Idealistic

Correct answer:

Idealistic

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.

"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced

"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.

"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.

"Adept" means skilled or proficient.

Example Question #289 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DOTING

Possible Answers:

Content

Adorable

Hateful

Envious

Indulgent

Correct answer:

Indulgent

Explanation:

"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.

"Content" means happy or satisfied.

"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else

"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.

"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable

 

Example Question #290 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SNARKY

Possible Answers:

Vapid

Judgmental

Talkative

Smart

Forthright

Correct answer:

Judgmental

Explanation:

"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.

"Forthright" means straightforward and honest

"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.

"Smart" means intelligent or clever

"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.

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