SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1433 : Synonyms

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

PLUMMETING

Possible Answers:

Rising

Falling

Tactile

Gliding

Visual

Correct answer:

Falling

Explanation:

To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.

Example Question #1434 : Synonyms

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

ELDERLY

Possible Answers:

Fresh

Ornamental

Aged

Elementary

Junior

Correct answer:

Aged

Explanation:

"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.

Example Question #1435 : Synonyms

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

UNDERGROUND

Possible Answers:

Afloat

Drifting

Subterranean

Buoyant

Hovering

Correct answer:

Subterranean

Explanation:

The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.

Example Question #1436 : Synonyms

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

PRIMARY

Possible Answers:

Average

Uncommon

Last

Least

First

Correct answer:

First

Explanation:

The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties

Example Question #1437 : Synonyms

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

INDIGENOUS

Possible Answers:

Foreign

Alien

Terrestrial

Farfetched

Native

Correct answer:

Native

Explanation:

The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.

Example Question #1438 : Synonyms

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

CALLOW

Possible Answers:

Craven

Immature

Merry

Wicked

Irresolute

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.

Example Question #1439 : Synonyms

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

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Light 

Skillful 

Strong 

Rough 

Two 

Correct answer:

Skillful 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "skillful." 

"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Synonyms

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

PROLIFIC

Possible Answers:

infertile

in agreement

professional quality

enlightening

produces a lot

Correct answer:

produces a lot

Explanation:

Prolific means someone or something produces a lot.

Example Question #2242 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms

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

MANIFOLD

Possible Answers:

bend

many

inexplicable

masculine

nearby

Correct answer:

many

Explanation:

"Manifold" means many.

Example Question #2243 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

Synonyms

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

RIFE

Possible Answers:

abundant

devour

look through

persist

lift

Correct answer:

abundant

Explanation:

"Rife" means abundant, as in rife with something.

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