SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MEAGER

Possible Answers:

Insufficient 

Notorious

Anticipatory

Bountiful 

Impatient

Correct answer:

Insufficient 

Explanation:

There is a false root word (eager) which should not be misidentified here. The true meaning of meager is most nearly "not enough" or insufficient. "Bountiful" is an antonym to "meager." "Anticipatory" means something that anticipates or precedes something else. To be "notorious" is to be famous or renowned for a dubious reason

Example Question #1471 : Synonyms

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

MYRIAD

Possible Answers:

Limited

Myrtle

Dull

Multitude

Lacking

Correct answer:

Multitude

Explanation:

"Myriad" and "multitude" both describe a great quantity of something. These words are synonymous. The other words do not have meanings related to the word "myriad." "Myrtle" is a kind of evergreen shrub. It is not related in meaning to the word "myriad."

Example Question #1472 : Synonyms

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

ASTONISHING

Possible Answers:

Astronomical

Astral

Celestial

Stellar

Astounding

Correct answer:

Astounding

Explanation:

"Astonishing" and "astounding" are synonyms. The other words, "astronomical," "astral,"  "stellar," and "celestial," all describe the sky, stars, and space! Note that astronomical and astral share a root!

Example Question #1473 : Synonyms

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Extraordinary

Uncommon

Unusual

Representative

Abnormal

Correct answer:

Representative

Explanation:

The words "typical" and "representative" can be used to describe something with distinctive qualities. The other words do not have meanings that are as closely related those of "typical" and "representative." In fact, the other answer choices are antonyms of the word "typical."

Example Question #1474 : Synonyms

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

SIMPLE

Possible Answers:

Rebellious

Symptomatic

Complex

Rude

Facile

Correct answer:

Facile

Explanation:

The words "simple" and "facile" are synonyms. The other words do not have related meanings. "Rude" and "rebellious" are somewhat related to each other but not to the word "simple." "Symptomatic" is not at all relevant, as it is a medical term referring to showing symptoms of a disease or illness. Finally, the word "complex" is actually an antonym of the word "simple."

Example Question #1475 : Synonyms

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

ORTHODOX

Possible Answers:

Apocryphal

Secular

Toilsome

Traditional

Effusive

Correct answer:

Traditional

Explanation:

"Orthodox" means "traditional," according to the book, or conservative.

"Apocryphal" means questionable, fake, inaccurate.

"Effusive" means gushing, profuse or unrestrained.

"Toilsome" means difficult or laborious

"Secular" means not spiritual or religious.

Example Question #1476 : Synonyms

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

WOEFUL

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Repulsive

Unhinged

Frantic

Pathetic

Correct answer:

Pathetic

Explanation:

The adjective "woeful" means terribly sad and pitiful, pathetic and tragic. Additionally, "repulsive" means gross, disgusting, not attractive; "frantic" means hurried, stressed; "sturdy" means reliable, strong and firm, unlikely to fall over or break; "unhinged" means disturbed, mentally imbalanced, crazy.

Example Question #1477 : Synonyms

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

SPORADIC

Possible Answers:

Common

Frequent

Occasional

Immediate

Dependable

Correct answer:

Occasional

Explanation:

"Sporadic" is an adjective defined as occurring at irregular intervals. The term "occasional means occurring, appearing, or done infrequently. This makes "occasional" the correct answer as a synonym "sporadic."

Example Question #1478 : Synonyms

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

ECLECTIC

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Varied

Scarce

Limited

Tasteful

Correct answer:

Varied

Explanation:

The correct answer is "varied." "Eclectic" is an adjective defined as broad and diverse range of sources.

Varied means showing "variation or variety," making it a synonym of "eclectic."

Example Question #2281 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AGGREGATE

Possible Answers:

Nothing

Total

Mutual

Unreliable

Firm

Correct answer:

Total

Explanation:

The noun and adjective "aggregate" refers to the sum of multiple parts, the total, the whole. To "aggregate" means to form or calculate a whole from multiple parts. Additionally, "mutual" means shared; "unreliable" means not reliable, not trustworthy, not responsible.

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