SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PORTENTOUS

Possible Answers:

Irrevocable

Ominous

Reckless

Frigid

Timorous

Correct answer:

Ominous

Explanation:

"Portentous" means "ominous" or foreboding. A portent is a premonition or a forewarning.

"Irrevocable" means can't be taken back, or can't be undone; final.

"Timorous" means fearful, afraid, or shuddering.

"Reckless" means careless, irresponsible or negligent.

"Frigid" means very cold, or unwelcoming.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

APROPOS

Possible Answers:

Unsuitable

Inventive

Relevant

Obedient

Grave

Correct answer:

Relevant

Explanation:

"Apropos" means "relevant" or suitable; appropriate for a situation. The final "s" is not pronounced.

"Obedient" means compliant; describes someone who obeys.

"Grave" means very serious or gloomy.

"Inventive" means new, original, creative.

"Unsuitable" means inappropriate or not proper. It is an antonym of "apropos."

Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CARDIAC

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Cancerous

Related to the lung

Related to the heart

Related to the brain

Correct answer:

Related to the heart

Explanation:

"Cardiac" means "related to the heart." For example, a heart surgery is a cardiac surgery.

"Healthy" means fit, active or strong.

"Cancerous" as an adjective means malignant, deadly or extremely harmful.

Words with the prefix "neuro" are related to the brain. For example, a brain doctor is a neurologist. 

"Pulmonary" means related to the lung. For example, a pulmonary disease is a lung disease.

Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

MONETARY

Possible Answers:

Plausible

Financial

Redolent

Tedious

Sanctimonious

Correct answer:

Financial

Explanation:

"Monetary" means "financial" or related to money.

"Tedious" means boring and time-consuming.

"Sanctimonious" means self-righteous, hypocritical, smug.

"Redolent" means pleasant smelling, aromatic, or pungent.

"Plausible" means believable, possible or persuasive.

Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Easy

Diverse 

Harmonious 

Dreadful 

Complex

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

The correct answer is "complex." 

"Intricate" means very complicated or detailed.

"Complex" means consisting of many different and connected parts. The term "complex" is a synonym of the word intricate.

Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ENVIABLE

Possible Answers:

Cogent

Wanton

Listless

Miserable

Desirable

Correct answer:

Desirable

Explanation:

The adjective "enviable" means desirable, likely to be envied or wanted by others. Additionally, "cogent" means (of an argument) reasonable and convincing; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "miserable" means very sad; "wanton" means random and destructive.

Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BENIGN

Possible Answers:

Cruel

Greasy

Mild

Devious

Malignant

Correct answer:

Mild

Explanation:

"Benign" means "mild," kindly, or not cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Devious" means sly, sneaky, deceitful.

"Greasy" means slippery, oily, or fatty.

"Malignant" means diseased, deadly, fatal or cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Cruel" means intentionally unkind and taking please from that unkindness; callousness towards causing others pain.

Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

NEFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Periodic

Ambiguous

Amphibious

Defiant

Horrible

Correct answer:

Horrible

Explanation:

"Nefarious" means "horrible," sinful or bad.

"Ambiguous" means unclear, having more than one meaning, enigmatic.

"Defiant" means resistant, disobedient, aggressive.

"Periodic" means occurring periodically or after a certain period of time, occurring at fixed intervals.

"Amphibious" means occurring in water, aquatic. For example, amphibious creatures are creatures that live in water.

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AKIN

Possible Answers:

Violent 

Uncertain 

Smooth

Persistent 

Related 

Correct answer:

Related 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "related."

"Akin" is an adjective that simply means related by blood or of similar character.

Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

OVERT 

Possible Answers:

Private 

Undisguised 

Noisy 

Hidden 

Animated 

Correct answer:

Undisguised 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "undisguised."

"Overt" is an adjective that means done or shown openly, making undisguised the correct answer choice

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