SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #371 : Synonyms

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

URBANE

Possible Answers:

Stained

Unrealistic

Pristine

Civilized

Lanky

Correct answer:

Civilized

Explanation:

"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 #372 : Synonyms

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

SALLOW

Possible Answers:

Unhealthy

Portly

Angelic

Phony

Vigorous

Correct answer:

Unhealthy

Explanation:

"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 #373 : Synonyms

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

AJAR

Possible Answers:

Slightly open

Underneath

Tidy

Small

Spectacular

Correct answer:

Slightly open

Explanation:

"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 #374 : Synonyms

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

DAPPER

Possible Answers:

Sweltering

Gloomy

Ugly

Drab

Classy

Correct answer:

Classy

Explanation:

'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 #375 : Synonyms

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

HORRID

Possible Answers:

Horticultural

Inappropriate

Dreadful

Honest

Homely

Correct answer:

Dreadful

Explanation:

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 #376 : Synonyms

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

SICKLY

Possible Answers:

Enthused

Invigorated

Glowing

Rosy

Insipid

Correct answer:

Insipid

Explanation:

"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 #377 : Synonyms

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

OVERT

Possible Answers:

Disguised

Tilted

Apparent

Pudgy

Askew

Correct answer:

Apparent

Explanation:

"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 #381 : Synonyms

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

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Constrained

Bereft

Sickle-shaped

Roomy

Copious

Correct answer:

Roomy

Explanation:

"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 #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

COMATOSE

Possible Answers:

Unimpressive

Unrequited

Untouchable

Unconscious

Unkempt

Correct answer:

Unconscious

Explanation:

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 #383 : Synonyms

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

MANIFEST

Possible Answers:

Delicious

Succinct

Concealed

Toxic

Obvious

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

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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