All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #598 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECOCIOUS
Gifted
Dilated
Engorged
Foolhardy
Aggressive
Gifted
The adjective "precocious" is used to describe someone young who is especially talented, intelligent, and gifted. Additionally, "foolhardy" means foolish, reckless, stupid; "engorged" means filled with blood (or some other liquid) and made larger; "aggressive" means prone to starting conflict; "dilated" means (usually of eyes) made wider and more open.
Example Question #599 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Concise
Indifferent
Supple
Tactful
Awry
Indifferent
The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.
Example Question #600 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Curious
Immoral
Legal
Grandiose
Sanctioned
Immoral
"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.
"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.
"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.
"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.
"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted.
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Punctual
Stern
Aggressive
Very Hungry
Demure
Very Hungry
"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.
"Demure" means prim.
"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.
"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable.
"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.
Example Question #602 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Ditzy
Glamorous
Morbid
Finicky
Flamboyant
Finicky
"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.
"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.
"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.
"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.
"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.
Example Question #603 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Abnormal
Frank
Pernicious
Delinquent
Dishonest
Dishonest
"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.
"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.
"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.
"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.
"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.
Example Question #604 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Odiferous
Hateful
Erudite
Convalescent
Indelible
Hateful
"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.
"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.
"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.
"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.
"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable.
Example Question #605 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Petty
Boring
Curious
Unique
Empathetic
Curious
"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.
"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.
"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.
"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.
"Unique" means alone, special, rare.
Example Question #606 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Ingenious
Harmless
Able-bodied
Benevolent
Wicked
Wicked
"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.
"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous.
"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.
"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.
"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.
Example Question #607 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Stubborn
Mild
Obedient
Willful
Determined
Obedient
The correct answer is "obedient."
"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.
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