All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #601 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Stern
Very Hungry
Aggressive
Punctual
Demure
Very Hungry
"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
Ditzy
Glamorous
Flamboyant
Finicky
Morbid
Finicky
"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
Frank
Pernicious
Dishonest
Abnormal
Delinquent
Dishonest
"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
Convalescent
Erudite
Hateful
Indelible
Odiferous
Hateful
"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
Petty
Boring
Empathetic
Unique
Curious
Curious
"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
Wicked
Benevolent
Able-bodied
Ingenious
Harmless
Wicked
"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
Mild
Willful
Obedient
Stubborn
Determined
Obedient
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
Gracious
Petty
Scrupulous
Refined
Crude
Crude
"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
absolve
noisy
vulgar
directionless
misleading
vulgar
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
boring
forgiven
upset
disgusting
trapped
boring
"Tedious" means boring or dull.
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