SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #441 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSOLENT

Possible Answers:

Polite 

Disrespectful 

Mirthless 

Calm 

Helpless 

Correct answer:

Disrespectful 

Explanation:

Someone who is "insolent" is being rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "mirthless" means without happiness; "mirth" means happiness.

Example Question #442 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CAUTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Watchful 

Jubilant 

Rancorous 

Vengeful 

Ecstatic 

Correct answer:

Watchful 

Explanation:

To be "cautious" means to be careful, watchful, and vigilant. For clarification, "vengeful" and "rancorous" are synonyms, and "jubilant" and "ecstatic" are synonyms.

Example Question #443 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CIVIL

Possible Answers:

Distasteful

Polite

Troublesome

Rude

Disloyal

Correct answer:

Polite

Explanation:

"Civil" means polite. "Rude" means impolite, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "civil." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "civil": "troublesome" means bothersome or worrisome, "distasteful" means offensive, and "disloyal" means not loyal; one can infer this from the combination of the prefix "dis-", which means not, with the word "loyal."

Example Question #444 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GARRULOUS

Possible Answers:

Timid 

Quiet 

Talkative 

Reserved 

Shy 

Correct answer:

Talkative 

Explanation:

Someone who is "garrulous" is very talkative or loquacious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all loose synonyms of one another and antonyms of "garrulous" and "loquacious."

Example Question #445 : Identifying Synonyms

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

METICULOUS

Possible Answers:

Careful 

Careless 

Gregarious

Jolly

Hopeful 

Correct answer:

Careful 

Explanation:

"Meticulous" means paying great attention to detail or careful. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "meticulous": "jolly" means happy or good-natured; "hopeful" means optimistic; "gregarious" means sociable; and "careless" means inattentive.

Example Question #446 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MEEK

Possible Answers:

Destructive

Submissive

Difficult

Disobedient

Argumentative

Correct answer:

Submissive

Explanation:

"Meek" means submissive or obedient, so "submissive" is the correct answer. "Disobedient" is an antonym of "meek"; it means not submissive or obedient. "Destructive" means likely to cause significant damage. "Argumentative" desrcibes a person likely to engage in arguments or fights. "Difficult" means hard to accomplish or not easy.

Example Question #447 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Useless 

Zealous 

Miserly 

Skillful 

Capricious

Correct answer:

Skillful 

Explanation:

If someone is "adept" at something, they are talented and skillful at that activity. So, "skillful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "zealous" means passionate, "miserly" means not generous, and "capricious" means impulsive.

Example Question #448 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Haughty 

Stubborn 

Protective 

Eloquent 

Demanding 

Correct answer:

Stubborn 

Explanation:

"Adamant" means obstinate or stubborn, so "stubborn" is the correct answer. For clarification, "haughty" means proud and arrogant, "eloquent" means talented and charismatic in speaking when referring to a person, or expressed clearly and stylishly when referring to an idea that is conveyed. Also, "protective" means defensive, and "demanding" means challenging.

Example Question #449 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HOSPITABLE

Possible Answers:

Stalwart

Welcoming

Apathetic

Permanent

Unfriendly

Correct answer:

Welcoming

Explanation:

"Hospitable" means welcoming or friendly to guests, so "welcoming" is the correct answer. "Unfriendly" is an antonym of "hospitable"; it means not nice or antagonizing others. "Permanent" means lasting forever or unchanged indefinitely. "Stalwart" means devoted and hardworking. "Apathetic" means indifferent or lacking in care.

Example Question #450 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HILARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Adept

Annoyed

Funny

Crafty

Swift

Correct answer:

Funny

Explanation:

"Hilarious" means extremely funny or humorous, so "funny" is the correct answer. "Annoyed" means irritated or bothered. "Crafty" means clever or cunning. "Adept" means skillful at a particular activity. "Swift" means very agile and quick.

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