SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FIGURATIVE
Enlightening
Symbolic
Morphed
Formless
Literal
Symbolic
"Figurative" means symbolic.
Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTANT
Destroyed
Remaining
Talkative
Dismissive
Nearby
Remaining
“Extant” is an adjective that means “still in existence; surviving,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “still in existence.” That means that “destroyed” cannot be the correct answer, because “destroyed” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “extant.” “Remaining,” however, when used as an adjective, can mean “still existing, present, or in use; surviving,” and because “remaining” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extant,” “remaining” is the correct answer.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Determined
Dogged
Persuasive
Inherent
Introspective
Inherent
"Innate" means something naturally present; it is therefore most similar in meaning to “inherent.” For clarification, "introspective" means internally self-reflective; "persuasive" means argues convincingly; "dogged" and "determined" are synonyms.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Imaginary
Adopted
Instinctual
Frequent
Assimilated
Instinctual
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 #2142 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Slow
Vague
Specific
Open
Interesting
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
mad
in agreement
learned
inborn
supported
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #2143 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Supportive
Bellicose
Doubtful
Efficient
Vivacious
Doubtful
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 #535 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Understood
Unclear
None of those mentioned
Misunderstood
Clear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #2144 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Parody
Vigorous
Unclear
Established
Itinerant
Unclear
“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 #2145 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Certain
Doubtful
Thoughtful
Inconsiderate
Deliberate
Doubtful
"Dubious" means doubtful.
Words you may not know:
- "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
- "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
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