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 #361 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Powerless 

Complicated 

Meaningful 

Outlier 

Serendipitous

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 #362 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Powerful

Idiotic

Disappointed

Weak

Flawless

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 #363 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TORPID

Possible Answers:

Vital

Active

Dormant

Functional

Dynamic

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 #364 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FEEBLE

Possible Answers:

Capable

Firm

Free

Strong

Weak

Correct answer:

Weak

Explanation:

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

Example Question #365 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GRUELING

Possible Answers:

Contagious

Immature

Diligent

Diligent

Contagious

Lively

Exhausting

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 #366 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FUTILE

Possible Answers:

Endless

Pointless

Glamorous

Purposeful

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 #367 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INVINCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Humble

Unbeatable

Obedient

Weak

Cautious

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.

Example Question #368 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ELABORATE

Possible Answers:

Undiscovered

Simple

Complex

Fiery

Excited

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.

Example Question #369 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Lethargic 

Awake 

Ominous

Energized 

Asleep 

Correct answer:

Asleep 

Explanation:

"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentousthreatening, or sinister.

Example Question #370 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

Absolute

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Efficient

Exiled

Potential

Complete

Correct answer:

Complete

Explanation:

"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.

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