All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LISTLESS
Energetic
Lethargic
Vigorous
Vivacious
Cheerful
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 #22 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Reckless
Prudent
Destructive
Careless
Crimson
Disabled
Careless
"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Suffixes
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
GRUESOME
Medicore
Middling
Wonderful
Average
Horrible
Horrible
Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
