SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #571 : Synonyms

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

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Defiant

Generous

Festive

Magnanimous

Just

Correct answer:

Just

Explanation:

"Fair" and "just" are synonyms referring to behaving in an equitable manner. "Defiant" means resistant or uncooperative. "Festive" means cheerful and party-like. "Magnanimous" means generous.

Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Productive

Amenable

Literate

Improvised

Spontaneous

Correct answer:

Amenable

Explanation:

"Amenable" and "cooperative" are synonyms referring to people who are easy to get along with. "Productive' can mean fruitful or prolific, and "literate" means able to read. "Spontaneous" and "improvised" both mean unplanned and unrehearsed.

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Tepid

Charming

Episodic

Mellow

Impetuous

Correct answer:

Impetuous

Explanation:

"Impetuous" means "impulsive" or tending towards making quick decisions without much thought. "Tepid" means lukewarm, "charming" means attractive or pleasant, and "mellow" means relaxed. "Episodic" describes something that occurs in isolated episodes.

Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Unbiased

Alert

Equitable

Unquestioning

Polished

Correct answer:

Alert

Explanation:

"Observant" and "alert" both mean watchful. "Polished" means either shiny or refined. To be "unquestioning" is to accept something without doubt or hesitation. "Equitable" and "unbiased" both mean fair.

Example Question #572 : Synonyms

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

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Assertive

Shrewd

Sweet

Amenable

Lazy

Correct answer:

Assertive

Explanation:

"Forceful" means strong, assertive, and energetic. "Sweet" and "sour" are antonyms, as are "lazy" and "hardworking." "Shrewd" means sharp, and "amenable" means cooperative or compliant.

Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Vengeful

Doubting

Blind

Forgiving

Clearheaded

Correct answer:

Clearheaded

Explanation:

While "sober" can literally mean not intoxicated, it can more generally be used to describe a clearheaded perspective. "Blind" and "seeing" are antonyms, as are "vengeful" and "forgiving." "Doubting" is a synonym for "dubious."

Example Question #140 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Vivacious

Ignorant

Obliging

Helpful

Sharp

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

To be "shrewd" is to show sharp, astute judgment. "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge. "Helpful" and "obliging" are synonyms. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SPRIGHTLY

Possible Answers:

Bleak

Ferocious

Boorish

Lively

Logical

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

"Sprightly" means "lively," energetic or agile.

"Ferocious" means extremely violent or energetic.

"Logical" means reasonable, understandable, or following logic.

"Bleak" means desolate, grim or depressing.

"Boorish" means rude, uncouth, or crude.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Verbose

Odiferous

Perfunctory

Uncommunicative

Correct answer:

Uncommunicative

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means "uncommunicative" or tight-lipped, adjective to describe someone who rarely speaks.

"Loquacious" means excessively talkative or chatty.

"Verbose" means wordy or said in a not succinct way.

"Perfunctory" means done as a routine, automatic, or unthinking.

"Odiferous" means smelly, or having odor.

Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Unruly

Sluggishness

Liveliness

Complaisant

Grievous

Correct answer:

Liveliness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means "liveliness," alertness or promptness.

"Grievous" means sorrowful or painful; something that causes grief.

"Unruly" means raucous, disorderly or violent.

"Complaisant" means agreeable, indulgent or good natured.

"Sluggishness" means laziness, slowness, or moving with the slowness of a slug.

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