All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1431 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERAL
Misunderstood
Optical
Comprehensive
Central
On the outskirts
On the outskirts
"Peripheral" describes the outer edges or boundaries of something. This is an antonym for "central," which means at the middle of something. "Optical" is a word describing vision or the eyes, and while peripheral vision is a type of vision, peripheral itself does not specifically refer to vision. "Misunderstood" and "comprehensive" are opposite concepts.
Example Question #1432 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMENADED
Marching
Aimed
Strolled
Haphazard
Precise
Strolled
To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.
Example Question #1433 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUMMETING
Visual
Rising
Tactile
Gliding
Falling
Falling
To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.
Example Question #1434 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELDERLY
Fresh
Junior
Elementary
Aged
Ornamental
Aged
"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.
Example Question #1435 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERGROUND
Subterranean
Drifting
Buoyant
Afloat
Hovering
Subterranean
The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.
Example Question #1436 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMARY
Least
Uncommon
Last
Average
First
First
The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.
Example Question #1437 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENOUS
Farfetched
Alien
Terrestrial
Foreign
Native
Native
The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALLOW
Immature
Irresolute
Wicked
Merry
Craven
Immature
The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Light
Rough
Strong
Skillful
Two
Skillful
The correct answer is "skillful."
"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PROLIFIC
professional quality
produces a lot
enlightening
infertile
in agreement
produces a lot
Prolific means someone or something produces a lot.
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