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Example Question #2201 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRAIGHTFORWARD
Direct
Contagious
Unpredictable
Similar
Extreme
Direct
"Straightforward" means simple, easy, or direct, so "direct" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "straightfoward": "contagious" means infectious or easily spread and most often refers to diseases; "similar" means alike; "extreme" means very great or utmost; and "unpredictable" means not able to be predicted, as you might infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and "predictable."
Example Question #1401 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Decreasing
Close
Distant
Slow
Dull
Distant
"Distant," which means secluded, is a synonym of "remote." The definition of "remote" is out-of-the-way or far apart.
Example Question #2202 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJACENT
Noncontiguous
Abounding
Whimsical
Abutting
Awry
Abutting
"Adjacent" is an adjective that means nearby or connected by a shared border so we need to pick out another adjective that also means near or sharing a border. While "noncontiguous" may look like a correct answer, because "contiguous" is used to describe two things that are right next to each other, the "non-" prefix means not, so "noncontiguous" means not immediately next to each other. So, "noncontiguous" is an antonym of "adjacent" and can't be the right answer. "Abutting," however, means bordering, and since "abutting" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "adjacent," "abutting" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2203 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Bright
Empty
Friendly
Desperate
Temporary
Empty
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #2204 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINEAR
Angered
Skillful
Grimy
Fresh
Straight
Straight
"Linear" means ordered in a straight line, so "straight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "linear": "angered" means angry or upset; "grimy" means dirty or filthy; "skillful" means being an expert at a certain activity; and "fresh" means new and recent.
Example Question #2205 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Keen
Impassive
Ravenous
Distant
Robust
Distant
If someone or something is "remote," that person or thing is distant and hard to reach. For clarification, "impassive" means not caring, "keen" means eager, "robust" means healthy or vigorous, and "ravenous" means very hungry.
Example Question #2207 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGESTED
Disgusting
Unethical
Empty
Blocked up
Clear
Blocked up
"Congested" means blocked up.
Example Question #1406 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
Eternal
Permanent
New
Ephemeral
Antiquated
Antiquated
"Archaic" means "antiquated" or having the characteristics of an earlier period.
"Permanent" means everlasting, existing perpetually.
"Ephemeral" means lasting a very short time.
"Eternal" means without beginning or end, always existing.
"New" means of recent origin.
Example Question #2206 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Active
Immaculate
Rock-like
Abnormal
Inactive
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or sleeping.
"Immaculate" means completely clean, or devoid of any corruption.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or bizarre.
"Rock-like" means having the quality of a rock, and often is used to mean steadfast or loyal.
"Active" means alive or in a state of movement.
Example Question #2207 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temperament
Temperature
Temporal
Temptation
Temple
Temporal
Although all of these words share a similar root (temp-), the word "temporal" is closest in meaning to the word "temporary." Both words can be used to refer to a period of time.
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