SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, and Importance

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

COHERENT

Possible Answers:

Self-sufficient

Difficult to understand

Unintelligible

Orderly and logical

Existing at the same time

Correct answer:

Orderly and logical

Explanation:

Coherent means something is orderly and logical.

Example Question #2121 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms

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

OBSCURE

Possible Answers:

round

vague

obtuse

self-evident

dull

Correct answer:

vague

Explanation:

Obscure means vague.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms

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

PLAUSIBLE

Possible Answers:

paralyzed

forgettable

cheerful

impossible

conceivable

Correct answer:

conceivable

Explanation:

Plausible means conceivable.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms

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

PATENT

Possible Answers:

apparent

unclear

maligned

handmade

disfigured

Correct answer:

apparent

Explanation:

One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).

Example Question #2122 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

A synonym of “artificial” is __________.

Possible Answers:

halcyon

progressive

natural

possessive

man-made

Correct answer:

man-made

Explanation:

“Artificial” is an adjective that means “made by people rather than nature,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.” That means that “natural” cannot be the correct answer, because “natural” means “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “artificial.” “Man-made,” however, is an adjective that means “made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial,” and because “man-made” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “artificial,” “man-made” is the correct answer.

Example Question #2123 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Vague

Possible Answers:

Comprehensible

Unclear

Smoky

Extraordinary

Rotten

Correct answer:

Unclear

Explanation:

"Vague" means unclear.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Accurate

Possible Answers:

Firm

Competitive

Generous

Awkward

Precise

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Accurate" means precise.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Undulate 

Authentic 

Passive 

Imposing 

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Authentic 

Explanation:

Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.

Example Question #2131 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

ARTIFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Natural

Restored

Unnatural

Pure

Gracious

Correct answer:

Unnatural

Explanation:

"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

SHAM

Possible Answers:

Fake

Tedious

Disgusting

Genuine

Pungent

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.

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