SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1171 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Short

Gorgeous

Tall

Messy

Severe

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.

Example Question #1172 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

GRAPHIC

Possible Answers:

Affable

Unscathed

Feisty

Morose

Vivid

Correct answer:

Vivid

Explanation:

The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.

Example Question #1173 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Blissful

Royal

Drab

Ostentatious

Tacky

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.

"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.

"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.

"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.

"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.

Example Question #1174 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Red

Inky

Morose

Destitute

Chromatic

Correct answer:

Red

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.

"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.

"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.

"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.

"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.

Example Question #389 : Synonyms

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

WRY

Possible Answers:

Gluttonous

Formal

Humorous

Distorted

Serious

Correct answer:

Distorted

Explanation:

"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.

"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper

"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.

"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.

"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.

Example Question #1175 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OPALESCENT

Possible Answers:

Haggard

Prosperous

Copious

Prismatic

Salubrious

Correct answer:

Prismatic

Explanation:

"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.

"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.

"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.

"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.

"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.

 

Example Question #1176 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Liable

Inoffensive

Shapeless

Rigid

Fashionable

Correct answer:

Shapeless

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.

"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.

"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.

"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.

"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.

Example Question #1177 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

GAUDY

Possible Answers:

Gorgeous

Vulgar

Pristine

Clear

Sophisticated

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.

"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.

"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.

"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.

"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.

 

Example Question #1178 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Natural

Gorgeous

Parallel

Flimsy

Delicious

Correct answer:

Flimsy

Explanation:

"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

Synonyms

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

thirsty

crossing borders

calm

analgesic

parched

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means that something, like a setting, is calming, peaceful.

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