All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESS
Vigorous
Energetic
Cheerful
Lethargic
Vivacious
Lethargic
"Listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm and is therefore most similar in meaning to "lethargic." For clarification, the other four answer choice are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "listless" and "lethargic."
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Reckless
Careless
Disabled
Prudent
Crimson
Destructive
Careless
"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
GRUESOME
Horrible
Average
Medicore
Middling
Wonderful
Horrible
Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.