All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Rarely
Never
Usually
Occasionally
Frequently
Rarely
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
Difficult to understand
Unintelligible
Orderly and logical
Existing at the same time
Self-sufficient
Orderly and logical
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
obtuse
dull
self-evident
vague
round
vague
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
impossible
cheerful
conceivable
forgettable
paralyzed
conceivable
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
disfigured
handmade
apparent
unclear
maligned
apparent
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 __________.
progressive
possessive
halcyon
natural
man-made
man-made
“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
Smoky
Rotten
Extraordinary
Comprehensible
Unclear
Unclear
"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
Firm
Competitive
Generous
Awkward
Precise
Precise
"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
Aggressive
Authentic
Passive
Imposing
Undulate
Authentic
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
Pure
Gracious
Unnatural
Restored
Natural
Unnatural
"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.