SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1431 : Synonyms

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

PERIPHERAL

Possible Answers:

Misunderstood

Optical

Comprehensive

Central

On the outskirts

Correct answer:

On the outskirts

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Marching

Aimed

Strolled

Haphazard

Precise

Correct answer:

Strolled

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Visual

Rising

Tactile

Gliding

Falling

Correct answer:

Falling

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Fresh

Junior

Elementary

Aged

Ornamental

Correct answer:

Aged

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Subterranean

Drifting

Buoyant

Afloat

Hovering

Correct answer:

Subterranean

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Least

Uncommon

Last

Average

First

Correct answer:

First

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Farfetched

Alien

Terrestrial

Foreign

Native

Correct answer:

Native

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Immature

Irresolute

Wicked

Merry

Craven

Correct answer:

Immature

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Light 

Rough 

Strong 

Skillful 

Two 

Correct answer:

Skillful 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

professional quality

produces a lot

enlightening

infertile

in agreement

Correct answer:

produces a lot

Explanation:

Prolific means someone or something produces a lot.

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