SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #541 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Geriatric

Contemplative

Fiscal

Wicked

Devious

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #542 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Saintly

Honest

Infamous

Delectable

Notorious

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

Example Question #543 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Helpless

Distinguished

Optimistic

Obedient

Zany

Correct answer:

Distinguished

Explanation:

Someone "eminent" is prominent, distinguished, or illustrious. "Obedient" and "disobedient" are antonyms, as are "optimistic" and "hopeless." "Zany" means peculiar or eccentric.

Example Question #544 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GENEROUS

Possible Answers:

Valiant

Heroic

Magnanimous

Stingy

Equable

Correct answer:

Magnanimous

Explanation:

"Generous" means magnanimous, which is the opposite of "stingy" and "miserly." "Equable" means calm and collected. "Heroic" means courageous or valiant.

Example Question #545 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POETIC

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Prosaic

Antiquated

Lyrical

Aqueous

Correct answer:

Lyrical

Explanation:

"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #546 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARROGANT

Possible Answers:

Garbled

Haughty

Bragging

Inferior

Compulsory

Correct answer:

Haughty

Explanation:

"Arrogant" means haughty, stuck-up, or inclined to believe in one's own superiority. Someone arrogant may be inclined to "brag," but bragging and arrogant are not quite synonyms. Someone arrogant would not generally feel "inferior." "Garbled" means muddied or distorted, and "compulsory" means required.

Example Question #547 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUNCTUAL

Possible Answers:

Punishing

Prompt

Peculiar

Dazzling

Crafty

Correct answer:

Prompt

Explanation:

"Punctual" and "prompt" both mean timely. "Dazzling" means extremely bright or impressive. "Punishing" and "rewarding" are antonyms, as are "peculiar" and "ordinary." "Crafty" means cunning or sly.

Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBEDIENT

Possible Answers:

Compliant

Creative

Woebegone

Skeptical

Gullible

Correct answer:

Compliant

Explanation:

"Obedient" and "compliant" both describe a willingness to follow rules. "Gullible" and "skeptical" are antonyms, and "creative" means imaginative. "Woebegone" means sorrowful.

Example Question #549 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMMORAL

Possible Answers:

Obstinate

Sinful

Ethical

Loving

Stubborn

Correct answer:

Sinful

Explanation:

"Immoral" and "sinful" both mean unethical, the opposite of ethical. "Amorous," a similar sounding word, means loving. "Stubborn" and "obstinate" are synonyms referring to people whose opinions are difficult to change or modify.

Example Question #550 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIGNIFIED

Possible Answers:

Chronic

Rapt

Enthralled

Unenthused

Stately

Correct answer:

Stately

Explanation:

Someone who is "dignified" is stately, majestic, or even imposing. "Chronic" means persistent, and "rapt" and "enthralled" both mean fascinating. "Unenthused," the opposite of enthused, means not excited.

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