All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #561 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Verbose
Uncommunicative
Odiferous
Loquacious
Perfunctory
Uncommunicative
"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.
"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.
"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.
"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.
"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.
Example Question #562 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Grievous
Unruly
Liveliness
Sluggishness
Complaisant
Liveliness
"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.
"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.
"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.
"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.
"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.
Example Question #563 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Rational
Chauvinistic
Idealistic
Pessimistic
Adept
Idealistic
"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.
"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced.
"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.
"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.
"Adept" means skilled or proficient.
Example Question #564 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOTING
Adorable
Content
Envious
Indulgent
Hateful
Indulgent
"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.
"Content" means happy or satisfied.
"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else.
"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.
"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable.
Example Question #565 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SNARKY
Forthright
Smart
Vapid
Judgmental
Talkative
Judgmental
"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.
"Forthright" means straightforward and honest.
"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.
"Smart" means intelligent or clever.
"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.
Example Question #566 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE
Cranky
Poised
Wicked
Spry
Needy
Cranky
"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.
"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.
"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.
"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism.
"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.
Example Question #567 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENT
Serene
Industrious
Jubilant
Intrepid
Lazy
Lazy
"Indolent" means "lazy' or idle, lackadaisical.
"Serene" means calm and clear-headed.
"Intrepid" means brave or courageous.
"Jubilant" means full of joy, happy.
"Industrious" means hard-working, diligent, productive.
Example Question #568 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JADED
Thrifty
Indolent
Querulous
Indifferent
Offbeat
Indifferent
"Jaded" means "indifferent," somebody who is bored because s/he has experienced a lot.
"Thrifty" means frugal, tight-fisted; describes someone who doesn't like to spend money.
"Querulous" means argumentative and hard to please. Describes someone who quarrels excessively.
"Offbeat" means strange, weird, or eccentric.
"Indolent" means lazy, easygoing or slothful.
Example Question #569 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTRUISTIC
Close-minded
Homely
Bigoted
Unselfish
Klutzy
Unselfish
"Altruistic" means "unselfish," charitable, humanistic.
"Klutzy" means clumsy, awkward, or bumbling.
"Bigoted" means prejudiced or biased.
"Homely" means ordinary or it means ugly.
"Close-minded" means blind, stubborn, rigid in opinion.
Example Question #570 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WANTON
Bothersome
Playful
Dull
Boring
Disinterested
Playful
"Wanton" and "playful" are synonyms referring to a carefree (as opposed to serious) disposition. The other words do not have this meaning. Although the word "wanton" is somewhat difficult, analyzing the other answer choices and recognizing that "playful" is not at all related to the words "bothersome," "disinterested," "boring," and "dull," which all have negative connotations, can help you arrive at the correct answer.
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