All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1211 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESOLATE
Bright
Desperate
Temporary
Friendly
Empty
Empty
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
Example Question #1212 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINEAR
Fresh
Straight
Angered
Skillful
Grimy
Straight
"Linear" means ordered in a straight line, so "straight" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "linear": "angered" means angry or upset; "grimy" means dirty or filthy; "skillful" means being an expert at a certain activity; and "fresh" means new and recent.
Example Question #1213 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMOTE
Impassive
Robust
Ravenous
Distant
Keen
Distant
If someone or something is "remote," that person or thing is distant and hard to reach. For clarification, "impassive" means not caring, "keen" means eager, "robust" means healthy or vigorous, and "ravenous" means very hungry.
Example Question #2207 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGESTED
Disgusting
Unethical
Empty
Blocked up
Clear
Blocked up
"Congested" means blocked up.
Example Question #1214 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARCHAIC
New
Eternal
Ephemeral
Antiquated
Permanent
Antiquated
"Archaic" means "antiquated" or having the characteristics of an earlier period.
"Permanent" means everlasting, existing perpetually.
"Ephemeral" means lasting a very short time.
"Eternal" means without beginning or end, always existing.
"New" means of recent origin.
Example Question #1215 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Inactive
Immaculate
Active
Abnormal
Rock-like
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 #1216 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEMPORARY
Temperament
Temperature
Temporal
Temptation
Temple
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 #1217 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SPUN
Sardonic
Revolved
Handcrafted
Sarcastic
Narrative
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 #1218 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCURRYING
Slow
Melodious
Leisurely
Hurried
Sedate
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 #1219 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUNGING
Dashing
Clearing
Diving
Clogging
Sonic
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."
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
