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 #391 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEJECTED 

Possible Answers:

Joyful

Elated

Misled

Dispirited

Isolated

Correct answer:

Dispirited

Explanation:

The correct answer is "dispirited." 

"Dejected" is an adjective that means sad and depressed. "Dispirited" is a synonym of "dejected."

Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NOXIOUS

Possible Answers:

Biting

Advantageous

Beneficial

Harmful

Arid

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

The correct answer is "harmful."

"Noxious" is an adjective that is defined as harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

Example Question #393 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PORTENTOUS

Possible Answers:

Boring

Foreboding

Repugnant 

Juvenile

Inviting

Correct answer:

Foreboding

Explanation:

"Portentous" means foreboding or ominous.

"Juvenile" means immature or childish.

"Repugnant" means repulsive or detestable.

"Inviting" means desirable, appealing or attractive.

"Boring" means uninteresting or droll.

Example Question #394 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PEDANTIC

Possible Answers:

Transient

Dull 

Temporary 

Unkind 

Voluble 

Correct answer:

Dull 

Explanation:

"Pedantic" means dull or focused on the mundane, so "dull" is the correct answer. For clarification, "temporary" means not expected to last long, "transient" means fleeting or passing, and "voluble" means talking fluently.

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