SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #1441 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Disappointed
Powerful
Idiotic
Flawless
Weak
Powerful
"Potent" means forceful or powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. "Weak" is an antonym of "potent" and "powerful"; it means not having strengh or power. "Disappointed" means upset or not having one's expectations met. "Idiotic" means stupid or foolish. "Flawless" means perfect or without defects.
Example Question #1442 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TORPID
Dormant
Active
Functional
Dynamic
Vital
Dormant
"Torpid" means inactive or lacking energy. While not precisely synonyms, "functional" and "active" have similar meanings. You can eliminate them. "Dynamic" and "vital" are synonyms meaning full of energy. Therefore, the only choice that fits is "dormant," which means inactive.
Example Question #1443 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEEBLE
Free
Capable
Weak
Strong
Firm
Weak
"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #1444 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUELING
Contagious
Contagious
Exhausting
Immature
Lively
Diligent
Diligent
Exhausting
"Grueling" means very tiring or exhausting, so "exhausting" is the correct answer. "Lively" is an antonym of "grueling" and "exhausting"; it means active or having a lot of energy. "Immature" means child-like, as one might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "im-," which means not, and "mature." "Contagious" means easily spread and usually refers to a disease. "Diligent" means hard-working.
Example Question #1445 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FUTILE
Purposeful
Pointless
Distant
Endless
Glamorous
Pointless
"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.
Example Question #1446 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVINCIBLE
Humble
Weak
Obedient
Cautious
Unbeatable
Unbeatable
"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.
Example Question #1447 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ELABORATE
Excited
Undiscovered
Complex
Simple
Fiery
Complex
"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.
Example Question #1448 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
DORMANT
Lethargic
Ominous
Energized
Asleep
Awake
Asleep
"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentous, threatening, or sinister.
Example Question #1449 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Absolute
Potential
Complete
Efficient
Exiled
Sturdy
Complete
"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.
Example Question #1450 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAPHAZARD
Educational
Chaotic
Structured
Organized
Didactic
Chaotic
"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.
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