All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #481 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTREPID
Timid
Adventurous
Poor
Ingrained
Susceptible
Adventurous
Someone who is "intrepid" is very enterprising and adventurous. For clarification, "timid" means shy and reserved; "ingrained" is something embedded or inbuilt; "susceptible" means vulnerable.
Example Question #482 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONGENIAL
Generous
Disagreeable
Portentous
Avaricious
Agreeable
Agreeable
"Congenial" means agreeable or friendly, so "agreeable," which means pleasant or amenable to something, is the correct answer. For clarification, "avaricious" means greedy, "portentous" means self-important or ominous, "generous" means liberal in giving, and "disagreeable" means not agreeable or unpleasant, as one might be able to infer from the word being a combination of the negative prefix "dis-" and the word "agreeable."
Example Question #483 : Identifying Synonyms
A synonym of "devious" is __________.
perspicacious
deceitful
amiable
naïve
jocular
deceitful
"Devious" is an adjective that means "showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "underhanded." Naïve," then, cannot be the correct answer, because when used to describe people, naive either means "showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment," or "natural and unaffected; innocent," neither of which is synonymous with the meaning of "devious." "Deceitful," however, is an adjective that means "guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others," and because "deceitful" is the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "devious," "deceitful" is the correct answer.
Example Question #484 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPUDENT
Debonair
Urbane
Timid
Reticent
Sassy
Sassy
"Impudent" means boldly rude. "Urbane" and "debonair" both mean polite and sophisticated. Here's a hint: when solving synonym questions, eliminate answer choices that are synonyms of each other. "Timid" means shy, and "reticent" means not saying much. So, "sassy," which means cheeky, is the answer!
Example Question #485 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGENT
Responsible
Blunt
Determined
Vociferous
Lax
Lax
“Negligent” is an adjective that means “failing to take proper care,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not doing something carefully.” That means that “responsible” cannot be the correct answer, because “responsible” means “capable of being trusted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “negligent.” “Lax,” however, is an adjective that can mean “not sufficiently attentive,” and because “lax” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “negligent,” “lax” is the correct answer.
Example Question #486 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SURLY
Ignorant
Rude or hostile
Humorous
Stubborn
Jumpy
Rude or hostile
"Surly" means "rude or hostile," irritable.
"Humorous" means being funny or comical.
"Jumpy" means nervous or subject to sudden, involuntary starts.
"Stubborn" means headstrong, or unreasonably set in purpose or opinion.
"Ignorant" means lacking in knowledge or training.
Example Question #487 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Deceitful
Puzzling
Mischievous
Stupid
Untrustworthy
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means "puzzling" or mysterious.
"Deceitful" means prone to lying or deceit.
"Mischievous" means maliciously or playfully annoying.
"Stupid" means lacking ordinary mental quickness.
"Untrustworthy" means not deserving or trust or confidence.
Example Question #488 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNSCRUPULOUS
Without conscience
Cruel
Malicious
Stern
Devout
Without conscience
"Unscrupulous" means "without conscience" or unprincipled.
"Stern" means strict, harsh, or uncompromising.
"Cruel" means willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
"Malicious" means intentionally harmful or spiteful.
"Devout" means sincerely religious, earnest, pious.
Example Question #489 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COURTEOUS
Polite
Flirtatious
Restrained
Exuberant
Princely
Polite
"Courteous" means "polite," well mannered or respectful.
None of the other words are synonyms of courteous:
"Exuberant" means to be filled with excitement.
"Flirtatious" means to suggest playful attraction to someone.
"Princely" means splendid or related to a prince.
"Restrained" means unemotional, moderate and reserved.
Example Question #490 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FICKLE
Frequently changing loyalties
Musical
Steadfast in one's beliefs
Stoic
Sentimental
Frequently changing loyalties
"Fickle" means frequently changing loyalties, interests or allegiances.
"Sentimental" means predisposed to feeling tender, sad, or nostalgic. "Stoic" means experiencing pain or hardship without showing your feelings. "Musical" means related to music, or melodious. "Steadfast" in one's beliefs means committed to your beliefs.