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 #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

SELDOM

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Never

Usually

Occasionally

Frequently

Correct answer:

Rarely

Explanation:

The adverb "seldom" means occurring irregularly, occurring on rare occasions, rarely. Additionally, "frequently" means occurring often; "occasionally" means occurring every now and then, sometimes happening.

Example Question #511 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COHERENT

Possible Answers:

Difficult to understand

Unintelligible

Orderly and logical

Existing at the same time

Self-sufficient

Correct answer:

Orderly and logical

Explanation:

Coherent means something is orderly and logical.

Example Question #512 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

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

OBSCURE

Possible Answers:

obtuse

dull

self-evident

vague

round

Correct answer:

vague

Explanation:

Obscure means vague.

Example Question #513 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

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

PLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

impossible

cheerful

conceivable

forgettable

paralyzed

Correct answer:

conceivable

Explanation:

Plausible means conceivable.

Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

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

PATENT

Possible Answers:

disfigured

handmade

apparent

unclear

maligned

Correct answer:

apparent

Explanation:

One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).

Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of “artificial” is __________.

Possible Answers:

progressive

possessive

halcyon

natural

man-made

Correct answer:

man-made

Explanation:

“Artificial” is an adjective that means “made by people rather than nature,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.” That means that “natural” cannot be the correct answer, because “natural” means “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “artificial.” “Man-made,” however, is an adjective that means “made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial,” and because “man-made” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “artificial,” “man-made” is the correct answer.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

Vague

Possible Answers:

Smoky

Rotten

Extraordinary

Comprehensible

Unclear

Correct answer:

Unclear

Explanation:

"Vague" means unclear.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Accurate

Possible Answers:

Firm

Competitive

Generous

Awkward

Precise

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Accurate" means precise.

Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Authentic 

Passive 

Imposing 

Undulate 

Correct answer:

Authentic 

Explanation:

Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.

Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARTIFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Pure

Gracious

Unnatural

Restored

Natural

Correct answer:

Unnatural

Explanation:

"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.

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