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 #531 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INNATE

Possible Answers:

Frequent 

Assimilated 

Imaginary 

Instinctual

Adopted 

Correct answer:

Instinctual

Explanation:

A quality that is “innate” is natural, instinctual, and not learned, so "instinctual" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "innate": “assimilated” means integrated into a new society or place; “frequent” means often; “imaginary” means made up, invented, and not real.

Example Question #532 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRECISE

Possible Answers:

Interesting

Open

Specific

Vague

Slow

Correct answer:

Specific

Explanation:

"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.

Example Question #1345 : Synonyms

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

INNATE

Possible Answers:

inborn

supported

mad

learned

in agreement

Correct answer:

inborn

Explanation:

"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.

Example Question #533 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SKEPTICAL

Possible Answers:

Supportive 

Doubtful 

Bellicose

Efficient 

Vivacious 

Correct answer:

Doubtful 

Explanation:

When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.

Example Question #1154 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

None of those mentioned

Misunderstood 

Unclear 

Clear 

Understood 

Correct answer:

Unclear 

Explanation:

If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.

Example Question #534 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Established 

Vigorous 

Unclear

Itinerant 

Parody 

Correct answer:

Unclear

Explanation:

“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.

Example Question #535 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DUBIOUS

Possible Answers:

Deliberate

Doubtful

Inconsiderate

Certain

Thoughtful

Correct answer:

Doubtful

Explanation:

"Dubious" means doubtful.

Words you may not know:

  • "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
  • "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.

Example Question #536 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DUBIOUS

Possible Answers:

Dilatory 

Remedy 

Inundate 

Doubtful 

Serendipitous 

Correct answer:

Doubtful 

Explanation:

If you are "dubious" about something, you are unsure or doubtful about the outcome. For clarification, "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune or unexpected, "dilatory" means slow or lacking, "inundate" means overwhelm or flood, and "remedy" means to fix.

Example Question #537 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CANDID

Possible Answers:

Gigantic

Deceitful

Persuasive

Honest

Injured

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

"Candid" means truthful or honest, so "honest" is the correct answer. "Deceitful" is an antonym of "candid" and "honest"; it means dishonest or trying to trick someone. "Gigantic" means extremely large. "Persuasive" means very convincing. "Injured" means hurt or having an injury.

Example Question #538 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DUBIOUS

Possible Answers:

Regretful

Disrespectful

Unsure 

Cumbersome 

Forgetful

Correct answer:

Unsure 

Explanation:

“Dubious” means questioning or questionable. If a person is “dubious” about something, they are uncertain or unsure. To help, "cumbersome" means heavy or hard to manage. So, for example, full suitcases could be cumbersome. To provide further help, "regretful" means wishing that you had either done something you did not do or not done something you did

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