SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZANY

Possible Answers:

Eccentric

Succulent

Humdrum

Ordinary

Mundane

Correct answer:

Eccentric

Explanation:

"Zany" and "eccentric" both describe someone who is peculiar, strange, or unusual. This is the opposite of "ordinary," "mundane," and "humdrum." "Succulent" means juicy, luscious, or delicious.

Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Demanding

Incapable

Rigid

Accommodating

Edible

Correct answer:

Accommodating

Explanation:

Someone who is "flexible" is able to accommodate others' demands or needs. "Flexible" is an antonym of demanding in some contexts and an antonym of "rigid" in other contexts. "Edible" means able to be eaten, and "capable" means able to do a certain thing.

Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FAIR

Possible Answers:

Generous

Just

Festive

Defiant

Magnanimous

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 #554 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COOPERATIVE

Possible Answers:

Improvised

Spontaneous

Literate

Productive

Amenable

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 #555 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Mellow

Tepid

Charming

Episodic

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 #556 : Identifying Synonyms

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

OBSERVANT

Possible Answers:

Polished

Unbiased

Equitable

Unquestioning

Alert

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 #557 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FORCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Shrewd

Assertive

Amenable

Lazy

Sweet

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 #558 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SOBER

Possible Answers:

Doubting

Forgiving

Vengeful

Blind

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 #559 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SHREWD

Possible Answers:

Vivacious

Obliging

Helpful

Ignorant

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:

Lively

Ferocious

Logical

Bleak

Boorish

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.

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