All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
URBANE
Civilized
Unrealistic
Stained
Lanky
Pristine
Civilized
"Urbane" means "civilized," cosmopolitan or sophisticated.
"Lanky" means long-limbed, gangly or tall and thin.
"Unrealistic" means fanciful or not believable.
"Pristine" means pure, untouched by civilization, primeval.
"Stained" means dirty, impure or sullied.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALLOW
Angelic
Portly
Unhealthy
Vigorous
Phony
Unhealthy
"Sallow" means "unhealthy," pale, dull.
"Angelic" means like an angel; sweet, kind and typically beautiful.
"Phony" means false or bogus.
"Portly" means fat, round, overweight.
"Vigorous" means full of vigor, vivacious, energetic.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AJAR
Spectacular
Slightly open
Small
Tidy
Underneath
Slightly open
"Ajar" means "slightly open" or open a crack. For example, the door was ajar.
"Tidy" means neat, clean or orderly.
"Small" means not large in size, petite, or little.
"Spectacular" means wonderful, impressive or something that catches the eye.
"Underneath" is a preposition that means below or under something.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAPPER
Sweltering
Classy
Drab
Gloomy
Ugly
Classy
'Dapper' means "classy," well-groomed or elegant.
"Gloomy" means dismal, depressing, sullen. Also has a meaning of dark or shadowed when describing landscapes.
"Sweltering" means extremely hot in temperature, scorching, humid.
"Drab" means bleak, colorless, or run-down in appearance.
"Ugly" means unattractive or unsightly. It can also describe anything that is unpleasant or dangerous.
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HORRID
Inappropriate
Horticultural
Homely
Dreadful
Honest
Dreadful
The words "horrid" and "dreadful" are synonymous. They refer to something that inspires fear. The other answer choices do not have this meaning. Words like "homely," "honest," and "horticultural" may seem to have similar prefixes, but they have completely unrelated meanings.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICKLY
Invigorated
Glowing
Insipid
Rosy
Enthused
Insipid
"Sickly" and "insipid" are synonyms describing something that shows low levels of energy. All of the other choices are antonyms of the words "sickly" and "insipid." If you consider them carefully, you'll notice that they are very closely related to each other. This may help you deduce the correct answer.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVERT
Apparent
Pudgy
Tilted
Disguised
Askew
Apparent
"Overt" means "apparent" or undisguised.
"Pudgy" means fat, overweight or chubby.
"Tilted" means leaned or slanted.
"Askew" means crooked or not straight.
"Disguised" means hidden by a false appearance or unrecognizable.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPACIOUS
Constrained
Roomy
Bereft
Sickle-shaped
Copious
Roomy
"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.
"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.
"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.
"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.
"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.
Example Question #89 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMATOSE
Unimpressive
Unkempt
Untouchable
Unconscious
Unrequited
Unconscious
The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?
Example Question #90 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MANIFEST
Delicious
Succinct
Obvious
Concealed
Toxic
Obvious
The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.
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