SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #661 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PORTENTOUS

Possible Answers:

Irrevocable

Frigid

Timorous

Ominous

Reckless

Correct answer:

Ominous

Explanation:

"Portentous" means "ominous" or foreboding. A portent is a premonition or a forewarning.

"Irrevocable" means can't be taken back, or can't be undone; final.

"Timorous" means fearful, afraid, or shuddering.

"Reckless" means careless, irresponsible or negligent.

"Frigid" means very cold, or unwelcoming.

Example Question #662 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APROPOS

Possible Answers:

Unsuitable

Inventive

Grave

Relevant

Obedient

Correct answer:

Relevant

Explanation:

"Apropos" means "relevant" or suitable; appropriate for a situation. The final "s" is not pronounced.

"Obedient" means compliant; describes someone who obeys.

"Grave" means very serious or gloomy.

"Inventive" means new, original, creative.

"Unsuitable" means inappropriate or not proper. It is an antonym of "apropos."

Example Question #681 : Synonyms

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

CARDIAC

Possible Answers:

Related to the heart

Related to the lung

Cancerous

Healthy

Related to the brain

Correct answer:

Related to the heart

Explanation:

"Cardiac" means "related to the heart." For example, a heart surgery is a cardiac surgery.

"Healthy" means fit, active or strong.

"Cancerous" as an adjective means malignant, deadly or extremely harmful.

Words with the prefix "neuro" are related to the brain. For example, a brain doctor is a neurologist. 

"Pulmonary" means related to the lung. For example, a pulmonary disease is a lung disease.

Example Question #682 : Synonyms

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

MONETARY

Possible Answers:

Tedious

Sanctimonious

Plausible

Redolent

Financial

Correct answer:

Financial

Explanation:

"Monetary" means "financial" or related to money.

"Tedious" means boring and time-consuming.

"Sanctimonious" means self-righteous, hypocritical, smug.

"Redolent" means pleasant smelling, aromatic, or pungent.

"Plausible" means believable, possible or persuasive.

Example Question #683 : Synonyms

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

INTRICATE

Possible Answers:

Harmonious 

Complex

Dreadful 

Easy

Diverse 

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

The correct answer is "complex." 

"Intricate" means very complicated or detailed.

"Complex" means consisting of many different and connected parts. The term "complex" is a synonym of the word intricate.

Example Question #684 : Synonyms

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

ENVIABLE

Possible Answers:

Cogent

Listless

Miserable

Desirable

Wanton

Correct answer:

Desirable

Explanation:

The adjective "enviable" means desirable, likely to be envied or wanted by others. Additionally, "cogent" means (of an argument) reasonable and convincing; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "miserable" means very sad; "wanton" means random and destructive.

Example Question #685 : Synonyms

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

BENIGN

Possible Answers:

Cruel

Devious

Malignant

Mild

Greasy

Correct answer:

Mild

Explanation:

"Benign" means "mild," kindly, or not cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Devious" means sly, sneaky, deceitful.

"Greasy" means slippery, oily, or fatty.

"Malignant" means diseased, deadly, fatal or cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Cruel" means intentionally unkind and taking please from that unkindness; callousness towards causing others pain.

Example Question #686 : Synonyms

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

NEFARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Periodic

Ambiguous

Defiant

Horrible

Amphibious

Correct answer:

Horrible

Explanation:

"Nefarious" means "horrible," sinful or bad.

"Ambiguous" means unclear, having more than one meaning, enigmatic.

"Defiant" means resistant, disobedient, aggressive.

"Periodic" means occurring periodically or after a certain period of time, occurring at fixed intervals.

"Amphibious" means occurring in water, aquatic. For example, amphibious creatures are creatures that live in water.

Example Question #687 : Synonyms

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

AKIN

Possible Answers:

Uncertain 

Persistent 

Violent 

Smooth

Related 

Correct answer:

Related 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "related."

"Akin" is an adjective that simply means related by blood or of similar character.

Example Question #688 : Synonyms

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

OVERT 

Possible Answers:

Animated 

Noisy 

Undisguised 

Private 

Hidden 

Correct answer:

Undisguised 

Explanation:

The correct answer is "undisguised."

"Overt" is an adjective that means done or shown openly, making undisguised the correct answer choice

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