SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #641 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FUTILE

Possible Answers:

Endless

Pointless

Purposeful

Distant

Glamorous

Correct answer:

Pointless

Explanation:

"Futile" means of no use or pointless, so "pointless" is the correct answer. "Purposeful" is an antonym of "futile" and "pointless"; it means determined or doing something with a goal in mind. "Distant" means faraway. "Endless" means having no end or limit. "Glamorous" means lovely or alluring.

Example Question #642 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INVINCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Unbeatable

Obedient

Humble

Cautious

Weak

Correct answer:

Unbeatable

Explanation:

"Invincible" means unbeatable. "Weak" means having little power, strength, or energy, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "invincible." None of the other answers are close in meaning to "invincible": "humble" means not vain or modest; "cautious" means careful; and "obedient" means loyal and obeying directions.

Example Question #643 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ELABORATE

Possible Answers:

Fiery

Excited

Undiscovered

Complex

Simple

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

"Elaborate" means having much detail or many parts. "Complex" is the best answer, as it means having many parts or details.

Example Question #644 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Asleep 

Awake 

Lethargic 

Ominous

Energized 

Correct answer:

Asleep 

Explanation:

"Dormant" means asleep or inactive, so "asleep" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lethargic" means lazy or lacking energy and is an antonym of "energized," which means having a lot of energy, and "ominous" means portentousthreatening, or sinister.

Example Question #645 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Absolute

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Efficient

Potential

Exiled

Complete

Correct answer:

Complete

Explanation:

"Absolute" means complete; Sturdy means strong; Exiled means banned; Potential means a lot of promise; and Efficient means effective.

Example Question #646 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAPHAZARD

Possible Answers:

Educational 

Chaotic 

Organized 

Structured 

Didactic

Correct answer:

Chaotic 

Explanation:

"Haphazard" means chaotic and not organized. For clarification, "didactic" means educational or instructive.

Example Question #647 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INFERIOR

Possible Answers:

Substandard

Loyal

Promising

Competent

Superior

Correct answer:

Substandard

Explanation:

"Inferior" means of lesser quality or substandard. "Superior" means of greater quality, so it is an antonym, not a synonym, of "inferior." The other answers are not close in meaning to "inferior": "loyal" means obedient or consistently supporting something or someone; "promising" means potentially yielding good results; and "competent" means having the necessary skills to accomplish something.

Example Question #648 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AKIN

Possible Answers:

Different 

Inspect 

Vie 

Similar 

Unique 

Correct answer:

Similar 

Explanation:

Akin means similar or comparable. For clarification, unique means distinct and original; vie means to compete or struggle.

Example Question #649 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONVENTIONAL

Possible Answers:

Unique 

Cerebral 

Intolerant 

Traditional 

Tolerant 

Correct answer:

Traditional 

Explanation:

"Conventional" means well-established, normal, socially accepted, or traditional. For clarification, "unique" means distinct; "cerebral" means intelligent; "tolerant" means patient, and "intolerant" is an antonym of patient.

Example Question #650 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AKIN

Possible Answers:

Frank

Related

Irritated

Unclear

Authentic

Correct answer:

Related

Explanation:

"Akin" means similar or related; the word was originally formed from a contraction of the phrase "of kin," in which "kin" means family. So, "related" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "akin": "unclear" is a combination of the negative prefix "un-," which means not, and clear, so you might be able to infer that it means not clear, or in other words, shrouded or hard to see or understand; "authentic" means genuine or real; "frank" means honest and straight to the point; and "irritated" means annoyed or upset.

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