SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Authentic 

Imposing 

Undulate 

Passive 

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Authentic 

Explanation:

Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

ARTIFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Pure

Gracious

Unnatural

Natural

Restored

Correct answer:

Unnatural

Explanation:

"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

SHAM

Possible Answers:

Pungent

Tedious

Genuine

Disgusting

Fake

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.

Example Question #1331 : Synonyms

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

AUTHENTIC

Possible Answers:

Adjacent

Artistic

Absolute

Fake

Genuine

Correct answer:

Genuine

Explanation:

"Authentic" means real or genuine, so "genuine" is the correct answer. "Fake" is an antonym of "authentic" and "genuine"; it means not realnot genuine, or sham. "Artistic" means creative or having the ability to make creative works. "Absolute" means complete or total. "Adjacent" means next to.

Example Question #1332 : Synonyms

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

PARTISAN

Possible Answers:

Biased

Fabulous

Sluggish

 

Neutral

Descriptive

Correct answer:

Biased

Explanation:

"Partisan" means prejudiced or biased, so "biased" is the correct answer. "Neutral" is an antonym of "partisan" and "biased"; it means not helping or supporting either side or viewpoint. "Descriptive" means providing information and details about something. "Fabulous" means tremendous or exceptional. "Sluggish" means slow-moving or lazy.

Example Question #1333 : Synonyms

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

PHONY

Possible Answers:

Judicial

Maternal

Fake

Unbiased

Genuine

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Phony" means fraudulent or fake, so "fake," an adjective that means not authentic, is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "phony" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Maternal" means relating to motherhood or relating to the mother's side of a family; "unbiased" means neutral, and "judicial" means having to do with law, justice, and/or the legal system.

Example Question #1334 : Synonyms

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

OBSCURE

Possible Answers:

Placid 

Merry 

Placate 

Hidden 

Serendipitous

Correct answer:

Hidden 

Explanation:

"Obscure" means hidden or unusual. For clarification, "merry" means happy; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune; "placate" means appease; "placid" means easygoing, docile.

Example Question #1335 : Synonyms

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

SUBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Objective 

Biased 

Unanimous 

Fair 

Intelligent

Correct answer:

Biased 

Explanation:

"Subjective" means biased, based on opinions and emotions rather than facts, or not impartial. So, "biased," which means swayed by one's emotions in making a decision or judgment, is the correct answer. "Subjective" is an antonym of "objective," which means based on facts. For clarification, "unanimous" means in complete agreement.

Example Question #1336 : Synonyms

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

OBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Subjective 

Fortunate 

Unbiased 

Unfortunate 

Dubious 

Correct answer:

Unbiased 

Explanation:

"Objective" is an antonym of "subjective." Whilst subjective means biased or based on opinions and emotions instead of facts, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts. So, "unbiased" is the correct answer. For clarification, "dubious" means uncertain, "fortunate" means lucky, and "unfortunate" means unlucky.

Example Question #1337 : Synonyms

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

FIGURATIVE

Possible Answers:

Literal

Enlightening

Morphed

Formless

Symbolic

Correct answer:

Symbolic

Explanation:

"Figurative" means symbolic.

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