SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #384 : Synonyms

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

BRITTLE

Possible Answers:

Unkempt

Fragile

Laden

Bashful

Inept

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

The adjective "brittle" means easily broken, breakable, not tough, "fragile." Additionally, "unkempt" means messy, untidy; "inept" means not capable, not skilled, unable to do something; "laden" means burdened by, weighed down by; "bashful" means shy and easily embarrassed.

Example Question #385 : Synonyms

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

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Messy

Tall

Severe

Short

Gorgeous

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

The adjective "slovenly" means untidy, messy, (of a person's appearance) unkempt, messy, and dirty. Additionally, "gorgeous" means attractive, beautiful; "severe" means intense, extreme, harsh.

Example Question #386 : Synonyms

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

GRAPHIC

Possible Answers:

Feisty

Affable

Vivid

Morose

Unscathed

Correct answer:

Vivid

Explanation:

The adjective "graphic" generally means vivid, lifelike, intense and realistic. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "morose" means grumpy and sad, sullen and sulky; "feisty" means spirited, having more energy or strength than might be expected; "affable" means friendly and easy to talk to, sociable and warm.

Example Question #387 : Synonyms

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

REGAL

Possible Answers:

Ostentatious

Royal

Tacky

Drab

Blissful

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

"Regal" means "royal," or fit for royalty, or magnificent.

"Drab" means boring, dull or somber.

"Blissful" means happy, delightful or heavenly.

"Tacky" means cheap, tasteless or vulgar.

"Ostentatious" means excessively grand, flash or showy.

Example Question #388 : Synonyms

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

SANGUINE

Possible Answers:

Chromatic

Morose

Destitute

Red

Inky

Correct answer:

Red

Explanation:

"Sanguine" means "red," typically blood red; it also means happy, optimistic or cheerful.

"Chromatic" means vividly colorful or multi-colored.

"Inky" means black, jet-black, the color of soot.

"Destitute" means in disrepair, poor, impoverished.

"Morose" means sorrowful, sad, depressed.

Example Question #389 : Synonyms

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

WRY

Possible Answers:

Formal

Serious

Distorted

Gluttonous

Humorous

Correct answer:

Distorted

Explanation:

"Wry" means distorted; in conversation it is often used to describe someone's sense of humor, and in that case it means sarcastic, ironic or distorted.

"Formal" means ceremonial, orderly, or proper

"Gluttonous" means greedy with food or never satisfied, insatiable.

"Serious" means important; it also means humorless or grim.

"Humorous" means funny, comical, the trait of making people laugh. Humorous was meant to mislead by the association between wry and humor.

Example Question #382 : Synonyms

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

OPALESCENT

Possible Answers:

Copious

Prosperous

Haggard

Prismatic

Salubrious

Correct answer:

Prismatic

Explanation:

"Opalescent" means "prismatic," having the quality of opal, pearly.

"Salubrious" means beneficial, healthy, or wholesome.

"Copious" means excessive quantities of something, ample, abundant.

"Haggard" means worn out, tired, weakened.

"Prosperous" means successful, thriving or wealthy.

 

Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMORPHOUS

Possible Answers:

Rigid

Liable

Inoffensive

Fashionable

Shapeless

Correct answer:

Shapeless

Explanation:

"Amorphous" means "shapeless," vague or formless.

"Fashionable" means stylish, contemporary, trendy.

"Liable" means responsible, accountable, at blame.

"Inoffensive" means not obnoxious, pleasant, harmless.

"Rigid" means adamant, inflexible, unyielding.

Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GAUDY

Possible Answers:

Gorgeous

Sophisticated

Clear

Vulgar

Pristine

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

"Gaudy" means "vulgar," bright or garish.

"Pristine" means untouched, natural, pure.

"Gorgeous" means beautiful, attractive, magnificent.

"Clear" means transparent, glassy, see-through.

"Sophisticated" means elegant, refined, cultured.

 

Example Question #374 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FRAGILE

Possible Answers:

Parallel

Gorgeous

Delicious

Natural

Flimsy

Correct answer:

Flimsy

Explanation:

"Fragile" is an adjective meaning easily broken or damaged. Similarly, "flimsy" is an adjective meaning weak and easily damaged, so flimsy is an appropriate synonym.

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