SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #361 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SICKLY

Possible Answers:

Insipid

Glowing

Invigorated

Enthused

Rosy

Correct answer:

Insipid

Explanation:

"Sickly" and "insipid" are synonyms describing something that shows low levels of energy. All of the other choices are antonyms of the words "sickly" and "insipid." If you consider them carefully, you'll notice that they are very closely related to each other. This may help you deduce the correct answer.

Example Question #362 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OVERT

Possible Answers:

Apparent

Disguised

Tilted

Askew

Pudgy

Correct answer:

Apparent

Explanation:

"Overt" means "apparent" or undisguised.

"Pudgy" means fat, overweight or chubby.

"Tilted" means leaned or slanted.

"Askew" means crooked or not straight.

"Disguised" means hidden by a false appearance or unrecognizable.

Example Question #363 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CAPACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Copious

Sickle-shaped

Bereft

Constrained

Roomy

Correct answer:

Roomy

Explanation:

"Capacious" means "roomy," an adjective that means ample space.

"Bereft" means without, lacking, missing.

"Copious" means many, abundant, extensive.

"Sickle-shaped" means the shape of a crescent or a young moon.

"Constrained" means strained, awkward, forced.

Example Question #364 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMATOSE

Possible Answers:

Unimpressive

Unrequited

Unconscious

Untouchable

Unkempt

Correct answer:

Unconscious

Explanation:

The adjective "comatose" is used to describe someone who is in a coma, unconscious, not awake due to injury or illness. Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, not tidy; "unrequited" means not returned, (of feelings) not shared by someone else; "unimpressive" means not impressive; "untouchable" means so incredible as to not be able to be matched, not able to be touched. Based on these vocab words what do you think the prefix un- means?

Example Question #365 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MANIFEST

Possible Answers:

Delicious

Obvious

Concealed

Toxic

Succinct

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

The adjective "manifest" means obvious, apparent, clear and blatant. The verb "manifest" means make apparent, show, display. Additionally, "concealed" means hidden, disguised; "toxic" means poisonous; "delicious" means tasty; "succinct" means brief, 'to the point,' done quickly and efficiently.

Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

BRITTLE

Possible Answers:

Unkempt

Bashful

Inept

Laden

Fragile

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.

Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Tall

Gorgeous

Severe

Short

Messy

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.

Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GRAPHIC

Possible Answers:

Vivid

Affable

Morose

Unscathed

Feisty

Correct answer:

Vivid

Explanation:

The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.

Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Drab

Blissful

Royal

Ostentatious

Tacky

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.

"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.

"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.

"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.

"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.

Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Morose

Chromatic

Destitute

Red

Inky

Correct answer:

Red

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.

"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.

"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.

"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.

"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.

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