SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #1341 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTANT
Dismissive
Remaining
Destroyed
Nearby
Talkative
Remaining
“Extant” is an adjective that means “still in existence; surviving,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “still in existence.” That means that “destroyed” cannot be the correct answer, because “destroyed” is an antonym, not a synonym, of “extant.” “Remaining,” however, when used as an adjective, can mean “still existing, present, or in use; surviving,” and because “remaining” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extant,” “remaining” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1342 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Determined
Dogged
Introspective
Persuasive
Inherent
Inherent
"Innate" means something naturally present; it is therefore most similar in meaning to “inherent.” For clarification, "introspective" means internally self-reflective; "persuasive" means argues convincingly; "dogged" and "determined" are synonyms.
Example Question #531 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Assimilated
Imaginary
Instinctual
Frequent
Adopted
Instinctual
A quality that is “innate” is natural, instinctual, and not learned, so "instinctual" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "innate": “assimilated” means integrated into a new society or place; “frequent” means often; “imaginary” means made up, invented, and not real.
Example Question #532 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Specific
Open
Slow
Interesting
Vague
Specific
"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
mad
in agreement
learned
inborn
supported
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Efficient
Bellicose
Supportive
Doubtful
Vivacious
Doubtful
When people are "skeptical" about something they are doubtful about that thing, so "doubtful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "bellicose" means aggressive, "vivacious" means full of energy, "supportive" means encouraging, and "efficient" means achieving a goal without wasting time, money, or effort.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Understood
Unclear
None of those mentioned
Misunderstood
Clear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #534 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Itinerant
Unclear
Parody
Vigorous
Established
Unclear
“Ambiguous” means having multiple possible meanings. Something that is "ambiguous" is also "unclear," so "unclear" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambiguous": “established” means set up or accepted; a “parody” is a work that mimics another in order to mock it; “itinerant” means wandering or nomadic; and “vigorous” means strong and energetic.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Inconsiderate
Deliberate
Doubtful
Thoughtful
Certain
Doubtful
"Dubious" means doubtful.
Words you may not know:
- "Deliberate" means carefully considered; intentional.
- "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
Example Question #536 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Remedy
Dilatory
Inundate
Serendipitous
Doubtful
Doubtful
If you are "dubious" about something, you are unsure or doubtful about the outcome. For clarification, "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune or unexpected, "dilatory" means slow or lacking, "inundate" means overwhelm or flood, and "remedy" means to fix.
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