SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, and Variety

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

PROFUSE

Possible Answers:

Substantial

Infinite

Sparse

Benign

Abundant

Correct answer:

Abundant

Explanation:

"Profuse" is an adjective that means "abundant" or plentiful.

"Infinite" means limitless, or impossible to measure or calculate. "Substantial" means important, large, or valuable. "Benign" means gentle or kind, and in medical terms means not harmful. "Sparse" is an antonym of "profuse" and means few or infrequent.

 

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MEAGER

Possible Answers:

Notorious

Impatient

Insufficient 

Bountiful 

Anticipatory

Correct answer:

Insufficient 

Explanation:

There is a false root word (eager) which should not be misidentified here. The true meaning of meager is most nearly "not enough" or insufficient. "Bountiful" is an antonym to "meager." "Anticipatory" means something that anticipates or precedes something else. To be "notorious" is to be famous or renowned for a dubious reason

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Limited

Dull

Multitude

Myrtle

Lacking

Correct answer:

Multitude

Explanation:

"Myriad" and "multitude" both describe a great quantity of something. These words are synonymous. The other words do not have meanings related to the word "myriad." "Myrtle" is a kind of evergreen shrub. It is not related in meaning to the word "myriad."

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ASTONISHING

Possible Answers:

Celestial

Astounding

Astral

Stellar

Astronomical

Correct answer:

Astounding

Explanation:

"Astonishing" and "astounding" are synonyms. The other words, "astronomical," "astral,"  "stellar," and "celestial," all describe the sky, stars, and space! Note that astronomical and astral share a root!

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Representative

Extraordinary

Uncommon

Unusual

Abnormal

Correct answer:

Representative

Explanation:

The words "typical" and "representative" can be used to describe something with distinctive qualities. The other words do not have meanings that are as closely related those of "typical" and "representative." In fact, the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "typical."

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

SIMPLE

Possible Answers:

Rude

Facile

Symptomatic

Complex

Rebellious

Correct answer:

Facile

Explanation:

The words "simple" and "facile" are synonyms. The other words do not have related meanings. "Rude" and "rebellious" are somewhat related to each other but not to the word "simple." "Symptomatic" is not at all relevant, as it is a medical term referring to showing symptoms of a disease or illness. Finally, the word "complex" is actually an antonym of the word "simple."

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ORTHODOX

Possible Answers:

Effusive

Apocryphal

Traditional

Toilsome

Secular

Correct answer:

Traditional

Explanation:

"Orthodox" means "traditional," according to the book, or conservative.

"Apocryphal" means questionable, fake, inaccurate.

"Effusive" means gushing, profuse or unrestrained.

"Toilsome" means difficult or laborious

"Secular" means not spiritual or religious.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

WOEFUL

Possible Answers:

Frantic

Sturdy

Pathetic

Unhinged

Repulsive

Correct answer:

Pathetic

Explanation:

The adjective "woeful" means terribly sad and pitiful, pathetic and tragic. Additionally, "repulsive" means gross, disgusting, not attractive; "frantic" means hurried, stressed; "sturdy" means reliable, strong and firm, unlikely to fall over or break; "unhinged" means disturbed, mentally imbalanced, crazy.

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

SPORADIC

Possible Answers:

Dependable

Occasional

Frequent

Immediate

Common

Correct answer:

Occasional

Explanation:

"Sporadic" is an adjective defined as occurring at irregular intervals. The term "occasional means occurring, appearing, or done infrequently. This makes "occasional" the correct answer as a synonym "sporadic."

Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ECLECTIC

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Varied

Scarce

Tasteful

Limited

Correct answer:

Varied

Explanation:

The correct answer is "varied." "Eclectic" is an adjective defined as broad and diverse range of sources.

Varied means showing "variation or variety," making it a synonym of "eclectic."

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