SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #551 : Synonyms

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

COQUETTISH

Possible Answers:

Churlish

Repentant

Persnickety

Crude

Flirtatious

Correct answer:

Flirtatious

Explanation:

"Coquettish" means "flirtatious" or teasing in a friendly manner.

"Repentant" means feeling sorry or remorseful.

"Persnickety" means uptight, fussy or particular

"Churlish" means rude, crude or uncivilized.

"Crude" means vulgar, coarse or lewd.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms

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

UNRULY

Possible Answers:

Upstanding

Law-abiding

Righteous

Moral

Rebellious

Correct answer:

Rebellious

Explanation:

"Unruly" and "rebellious" similarly mean going against the rules. The other choices are closely related in meaning to each other, each referring to rule abiding (whether societal or moral), but are opposite in meaning to "unruly."

Example Question #553 : Synonyms

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

CHOLERIC

Possible Answers:

Bored

Perturbed

Disturbed

Ill-tempered

Joyful

Correct answer:

Ill-tempered

Explanation:

"Choleric" and "ill-tempered" are synonymous adjectives describing someone's anger or irritability. "Perturbed" and "disturbed" are closely related but do not have meanings which are well aligned with the word "choleric." The other answer choices are not synonyms of "choleric" either.

Example Question #554 : Synonyms

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

PRAISEWORTHY

Possible Answers:

Vile

Supreme

Immense

Trustworthy

Commendable

Correct answer:

Commendable

Explanation:

"Praiseworthy" and "commendable" are synonyms. "Vile" means foul or disgusting. "Immense" means huge or massive. "Supreme" means of the highest rank and is not quite a synonym for "praiseworthy," although something "supreme" may also be deserving of praise. "Trustworthy" means able to be trusted.

Example Question #555 : Synonyms

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

NAIVE

Possible Answers:

Incendiary

Cosmopolitan

Worldly

Sophisticated

Inexperienced

Correct answer:

Inexperienced

Explanation:

"Naïve" means inexperienced, innocent, or unsophisticated and is the opposite of sophisticated, worldly, and cosmopolitan. "Incendiary" means flammable or intended to cause a fire.

Example Question #556 : Synonyms

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

EQUABLE

Possible Answers:

Calm

Altruistic

Charitable

Lethargic

Scatterbrained

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Equable" means calm or even-tempered. "Scatterbrained" means disorganized or forgetful, and "charitable" and "altruistic" are both words that describe helping people in need. "Lethargic" means sluggish.

Example Question #557 : Synonyms

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

EGOCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Noble

Elusive

Honorable

Xenophobic

Selfish

Correct answer:

Selfish

Explanation:

"Egocentric" and "selfish" are synonyms referring to being self-centered. "Xenophobic" means fearing foreigners, and "elusive" means difficult to find or catch. "Honorable" and "ethical" are synonyms, as are "noble" and "aristocratic." 

Example Question #558 : Synonyms

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

CONFIDENT

Possible Answers:

Secretive

Reticent

Unforthcoming

Noble

Assured

Correct answer:

Assured

Explanation:

To be "confident" is to be assured of oneself. "Noble" can mean aristocratic or honorable and righteous. "Secretive," "unforthcoming," "reticent," and "uncommunicative" are all synonyms.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

VILLAINOUS

Possible Answers:

Devious

Fiscal

Geriatric

Contemplative

Wicked

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Villainous" means wicked or evil. "Devious" means deceitful, "geriatric" means elderly, and "contemplative" means thoughtful. "Fiscal" and "financial" are synonyms that both mean related to money.

Example Question #560 : Synonyms

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

INCORRUPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Delectable

Saintly

Infamous

Honest

Notorious

Correct answer:

Honest

Explanation:

Someone "incorruptible" is literally incapable of being corrupted but more broadly honest and ethical. "Infamous" and "notorious" both mean well-known for a bad reason. "Delectable" means delicious.

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