SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTANT
Remaining
Talkative
Nearby
Destroyed
Dismissive
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 #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Dogged
Inherent
Introspective
Persuasive
Determined
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 #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INNATE
Frequent
Instinctual
Imaginary
Adopted
Assimilated
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 #1341 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECISE
Interesting
Open
Slow
Vague
Specific
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
in agreement
inborn
mad
supported
learned
inborn
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
Example Question #1342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKEPTICAL
Supportive
Vivacious
Efficient
Doubtful
Bellicose
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 #1346 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Clear
Understood
Misunderstood
None of those mentioned
Unclear
Unclear
If something is "ambiguous" it is unclear or mysterious.
Example Question #1343 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBIGUOUS
Vigorous
Established
Itinerant
Unclear
Parody
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 #1344 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
DUBIOUS
Thoughtful
Inconsiderate
Certain
Deliberate
Doubtful
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 #2151 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DUBIOUS
Inundate
Serendipitous
Remedy
Doubtful
Dilatory
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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