SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #541 : Synonyms

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

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Strange

Tough

Scornful

Oval

Ruddy

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

"Eccentric" means slightly strange and unconventional, unusual. "Ruddy" means red, oval is a rounded oblong shape, and scornful means contemptuous. "Tough" means durable, strong, or sturdy, depending on context.

Example Question #542 : Synonyms

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

MANLY

Possible Answers:

Cowardly

Brave

Awful

Masculine

Systematic

Correct answer:

Masculine

Explanation:

"Masculine" and "manly" are synonyms. "Brave" means courageous, "cowardly" means faint-heartedly, and "awful" means terrible. Something "systematic" is organized, methodical, or closely following a plan or system.

Example Question #543 : Synonyms

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

PRUDENT

Possible Answers:

Reckless

Wise

Knotty

Rosy

Smoggy 

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

Someone who is "prudent" shows wisdom and good judgment. Someone who is "reckless" takes risks and lacks caution. Something "knotty" (such as a problem) is difficult to entangle. "Rosy" means red or rose-colored, and smoggy describes polluted gray fog.

Example Question #544 : Synonyms

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

SAGE

Possible Answers:

Hungry

Luscious

Wise

Camouflaged

Speckled

Correct answer:

Wise

Explanation:

Used as an adjective, "sage" means very wise. "Camouflaged" means hidden by blending in with the surrounding environment. "Speckled" means dotted or spotted, "hungry" means wanting or needing food, and" luscious" (often used to describe food) means delicious or lush.

Example Question #545 : Synonyms

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

NOSTALGIC

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Sentimental

Amiable

Scrawny

Juvenile

Correct answer:

Sentimental

Explanation:

"Nostalgic" and "sentimental" both indicate a feeling of tenderness, longing, or sweet sadness, often for bygone eras. "Scrawny" means thin and undernourished, and "juvenile" means young or immature. "Amiable" and "friendly" are synonyms.

Example Question #546 : Synonyms

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

STEADFAST

Possible Answers:

Loyal

Heavy

Faithless

Lucky

Sporty

Correct answer:

Loyal

Explanation:

"Steadfast," "loyal," and "faithful" all mean committed to a person or cause in an unwavering manner. "Faithless" is an antonym of this concept. "Heavy" and "light" are antonyms, as are "lucky" and "unlucky."

Example Question #547 : Synonyms

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

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Worried

Abnormal

Gruesome

Nutty 

Virtuous

Correct answer:

Virtuous

Explanation:

"Noble" and "virtuous" both describe someone who is highly ethical and morally upstanding. "Gruesome" means grisly or frightful, and "worried" means concerned or nervous. "Abnormal" means unusual or strange. "Nutty" can mean either peculiar or tasting like nuts, depending on whether it describes a person or a food.

Example Question #548 : Synonyms

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

WISTFUL

Possible Answers:

Toothsome

Luckless

Inappropriate

Defeated

Nostalgic

Correct answer:

Nostalgic

Explanation:

"Wistful" and "nostalgic" are synonyms. "Inappropriate" and "appropriate" are antonyms, as are "luckless" and "lucky." "Toothsome" means tasty or mouthwateringly appetizing. "Defeated" is the opposite of triumphant.

Example Question #549 : Synonyms

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

EMPATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Unemotional

Crude

Sympathetic

Intellectual

Defeated

Correct answer:

Sympathetic

Explanation:

While "sympathetic" and "empathetic" refer to slightly different traits, both concern the ability to understand or feel another person's emotions. "Intellectual" refers to the intellect or intelligence. "Defeated" and "victorious" are antonyms. "Unemotional" and "emotional" are also antonyms. "Crude" means simple, unrefined, or primitive.

Example Question #550 : Synonyms

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Lecherous

Distraught

Rude

Friendly

Humble

Correct answer:

Rude

Explanation:

"Impertinent" means rude or insolent.

"Distraught" means upset, frantic or emotionally troubled.

"Friendly" means kind, sympathetic or acting as a friend does.

"Lecherous" means lustful, lewd, or crude in a sexual manner.

"Humble" means unpretentious, or meek and mild.

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