All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALIENT
Constituent
Conspicuous
Subtle
Qualified
Postponed
Conspicuous
"Salient" is an adjective that means "most noticeable or important," so we need to pick out a word that means something like "most noticeable." While "constituent" and "conspicuous" might sound quite similar, "constituent" means "being a part of the whole," while "conspicuous" means "standing out so as to be clearly visible" or "attracting notice or attention." Since "conspicuous" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "salient," "conspicuous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BURLY
Tall
Comely
Lanky
Stocky
Portly
Stocky
Someone who is "burly" is stocky and well-built, so "stocky," a word that means strapping, heavyset, or brawny, is the correct answer. For clarification, "lanky" describes someone who is tall and skinny, portly means stout or fat, and comely means cute or attractive.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTACT
Spoiled
Complete
Accurate
Social
Broken
Complete
"Intact" means complete. "Broken" is an antonym of "intact" and means smashed or shattered. "Spoiled" means coddled. "Social" can mean having to do with society. "Accurate" means correct or precise.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the words that are most similar in meaning.
Vacuous
Legendary
Conditional
Empty
Elevated
Wordless
Empty
"Vacuous" means empty. It also means lacking ideas or intelligence.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Durable
Unique
Legal
Flaccid
Steep
Sturdy
Sturdy
"Durable" means strong and sturdy; Flaccid means limp; Unique means special or different; and Legal means lawful.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DURABLE
Fragile
Temporary
Sturdy
Quick
Tall
Sturdy
"Durable" is an adjective used to describe something that is difficult to break or damage. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is "stable."
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Lamentable
Confused
Bright
Fuzzy
Excited
Bright
"Vivid" means bright or colorful, so "bright" is the correct answer.
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
A synonym of "nebulous" is . .
indefinite
fundamental
novel
exact
precursor
indefinite
"Nebulous" is an adjective that means "in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy," or when used to refer to concepts or ideas, "unclear, vague, or ill-defined." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "hazy" or "unclear." Since "indefinite" means "not clearly expressed or defined; vague," it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "nebulous," and the correct answer.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Alluring
Delicious
Enticing
Ravenous
Tempestuous
Ravenous
“Voracious” means extremely hungry or desiring or consuming great quantities. The only answer which means extremely hungry is “ravenous”; the words are linked by their suffix "-ous" which means characterized by. To help you, “tedious” means tiring or boring due to repetition, and “tempestuous” means stormy. “Alluring” and “enticing” both mean tempting.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAGGARD
Chop
Rugged
Sorceress
Tired
Hag
Tired
“Haggard” means looking very thin and tired, especially due to great hunger, worry, or pain. So, "haggard" is most similar in meaning to “tired.” To help you, do not mistake "haggard" with “hag,” which means witch. Also do not confuse "haggard" with “hacked,” which means chopped. “Rugged” means having a rough, uneven surface or rough but attractive features.
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
