SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location
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Example Question #1407 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Active
Abnormal
Rock-like
Immaculate
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 #1408 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temperature
Temperament
Temptation
Temple
Temporal
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.
Example Question #1409 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPUN
Revolved
Narrative
Sardonic
Handcrafted
Sarcastic
Revolved
Something that "revolves" spins around. "Handcrafted" means made by hand, and "narrative" is the adjective form of narration (storytelling). "Sarcastic" and "sardonic" are synonyms, and both indicate the use of irony in order to mock.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRYING
Hurried
Leisurely
Melodious
Sedate
Slow
Hurried
To "scurry" is to hurry or to move quickly. "Sedate" and "leisurely" both mean slow, and all three words are antonyms of "scurrying." "Melodious" is the adjective form of "melody" and can mean pleasant-sounding or harmonious.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUNGING
Diving
Clogging
Dashing
Sonic
Clearing
Diving
"Plunging" means diving or jumping quickly. To "clog" and to "clear" are opposite actions; the first means to obstruct and the second means to remove an obstruction. "Dashing" means stylish or handsome, and "sonic" is the adjective form of "sound."
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BOLTING
Sluggish
Scheming
Calculating
Darting
Stifling
Darting
"Bolting" and "darting" both describe sudden swift movements. "Sluggish" means slow and inactive. "Stifling" can mean either very hot or very oppressive and controlling, depending on the context. "Calculating" and "scheming" are synonyms.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLIDING
Sliding
Longing
Embracing
Leaping
Crawling
Sliding
To "glide" is to slide or move smoothly. "Longing" means nostalgic or wistful. To "leap" is to jump, and to "crawl" is to move forward haltingly on hands and knees. "Embracing" means hugging, holding, or accepting.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMBLING
Darting
Strolling
Amiable
Humble
Violent
Strolling
To "amble" is to walk or stroll in a leisurely manner. To "dart" is to move quickly and suddenly. "Violent" means brutal or vicious, "amiable" means friendly or pleasant, and "humble" means modest.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUIRMING
Buzzing
Tortured
Wriggling
Variegated
Highlighted
Wriggling
To 'squirm" is to wriggle or writhe. To "buzz" is to make a vibrating or humming sound. "Variegated" means having patches or spots of different colors. "Highlighted" means emphasized or underscored.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOUCHED
Dawdling
Wistful
Hurried
Upright
Slumped
Slumped
To "slouch" is to slump or adopt a drooping posture, and "upright" is a good antonym for "slouched." "Hurried" and "hasty" are synonyms. "Dawdling" and "lingering" are synonyms. "Longing" and "wistful" are synonyms.
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