All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #361 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICKLY
Insipid
Glowing
Invigorated
Enthused
Rosy
Insipid
"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
Apparent
Disguised
Tilted
Askew
Pudgy
Apparent
"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
Copious
Sickle-shaped
Bereft
Constrained
Roomy
Roomy
"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
Unimpressive
Unrequited
Unconscious
Untouchable
Unkempt
Unconscious
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
Delicious
Obvious
Concealed
Toxic
Succinct
Obvious
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
Unkempt
Bashful
Inept
Laden
Fragile
Fragile
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
Tall
Gorgeous
Severe
Short
Messy
Messy
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
Vivid
Affable
Morose
Unscathed
Feisty
Vivid
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
Drab
Blissful
Royal
Ostentatious
Tacky
Royal
"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
Morose
Chromatic
Destitute
Red
Inky
Red
"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.