SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #601 : Synonyms

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Stern

Very Hungry

Aggressive

Punctual

Demure

Correct answer:

Very Hungry

Explanation:

"Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous, or insatiable.

"Demure" means prim.

"Aggressive" means seeking a fight, angry.

"Punctual" means on time, reliable or dependable

"Stern" means serious, authoritarian, grim.

Example Question #602 : Synonyms

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Ditzy

Glamorous

Flamboyant

Finicky

Morbid

Correct answer:

Finicky

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means "finicky," careful or fussy.

"Flamboyant" means extravagant, theatrical or bombastic.

"Glamorous" means sophisticated, alluring or attractive.

"Morbid" means sickly, nasty or gloomy.

"Ditzy" means silly, air-headed, or goofy.

Example Question #603 : Synonyms

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

DUPLICITOUS

Possible Answers:

Frank

Pernicious

Dishonest

Abnormal

Delinquent

Correct answer:

Dishonest

Explanation:

"Duplicitous" means "dishonest," cheating or lying.

"Pernicious" means bad, lethal or destructive.

"Delinquent" means irresponsible, criminal, or it can mean unpaid when referring to someone paying a bill or a fine.

"Abnormal" means not normal, strange or weird.

"Frank" means honest, upright; it is the opposite of duplicitous.

Example Question #604 : Synonyms

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

ODIOUS

Possible Answers:

Convalescent

Erudite

Hateful

Indelible

Odiferous

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

"Odious" means "hateful," loathsome or terrible.

"Erudite" means learned, well-educated, knowledgeable.

"Convalescent" means improving or recuperating, recovering one's health.

"Odiferous" means stinking, foul-smelling or fetid.

"Indelible" means not able to erased, permanent, unforgettable

Example Question #605 : Synonyms

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

INQUISITIVE

Possible Answers:

Petty

Boring

Empathetic

Unique

Curious

Correct answer:

Curious

Explanation:

"Inquisitive" means "curious," the trait of asking questions or seeking knowledge.

"Petty" means insignificant, trivial or narrow-minded.

"Empathetic" means caring, compassionate, loving.

"Boring" means uninteresting, dull, monotonous.

"Unique" means alone, special, rare.

Example Question #606 : Synonyms

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

DIABOLICAL

Possible Answers:

Wicked

Benevolent

Able-bodied

Ingenious

Harmless

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Diabolical" means "wicked," devilish or cruel.

"Harmless" means safe, innocuous, or describes something that is not dangerous

"Ingenious" means very clever, brilliant or creative.

"Able-bodied" means strapping, strong, or physically fit.

"Benevolent" means kind, good-hearted, generous.

Example Question #607 : Synonyms

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

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

Mild

Willful

Obedient

Stubborn

Determined

Correct answer:

Obedient

Explanation:

The correct answer is "obedient."

"Docile" is an adjective that means ready to accept instruction; "obedient" is a synonym of "docile" meaning to comply with orders or requests.

Example Question #608 : Synonyms

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

CHURLISH

Possible Answers:

Gracious

Petty

Scrupulous

Refined

Crude

Correct answer:

Crude

Explanation:

"Churlish" means crude, boorish, rude or grumpy.

"Petty" means narrow-minded when describing someone's personality; it can also mean insignificant or trivial or unimportant.

"Gracious" means kind, giving, amiable

"Scrupulous" means very careful, meticulous or fussy.

"Refined" means cultured, civilized or elegant.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LEWD

Possible Answers:

absolve

noisy

vulgar

directionless

misleading

Correct answer:

vulgar

Explanation:

Lewd means vulgar.

Example Question #609 : Synonyms

Synonyms

Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TEDIOUS

Possible Answers:

boring

forgiven

upset

disgusting

trapped

Correct answer:

boring

Explanation:

"Tedious" means boring or dull.

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