SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

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:

Uncommunicative

Odiferous

Loquacious

Perfunctory

Verbose

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 #561 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Grievous

Complaisant

Liveliness

Sluggishness

Unruly

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.

Example Question #562 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Chauvinistic

Rational

Adept

Idealistic

Pessimistic

Correct answer:

Idealistic

Explanation:

"Quixotic" means "idealistic," or dreamy, or fantastical. It is a word derived from the book Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes.

"Chauvinistic" means biased, intolerant or prejudiced

"Pessimistic" means expecting the worst to happen, depressed, despondent.

"Rational" means logical, reasonable or sane.

"Adept" means skilled or proficient.

Example Question #563 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DOTING

Possible Answers:

Hateful

Adorable

Indulgent

Content

Envious

Correct answer:

Indulgent

Explanation:

"Doting" means indulgent, affectionate or loving.

"Content" means happy or satisfied.

"Envious" means having envy, or desiring a trait possessed by someone else

"Adorable" means sweet and cute or lovable.

"Hateful" means nasty, cruel or despicable

 

Example Question #564 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SNARKY

Possible Answers:

Judgmental

Vapid

Talkative

Smart

Forthright

Correct answer:

Judgmental

Explanation:

"Snarky" means "judgmental," cynical or rude.

"Forthright" means straightforward and honest

"Vapid" means dull, insipid or boring.

"Smart" means intelligent or clever

"Talkative" means communicative, or the quality of talking a lot.

Example Question #565 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IRASCIBLE

Possible Answers:

Needy

Wicked

Spry

Cranky

Poised

Correct answer:

Cranky

Explanation:

"Irascible" means "cranky" or prone to anger.

"Wicked" means cruel or evil; villainous.

"Needy" means impoverished, disadvantaged, or in need.

"Poised" means steady, composed or balanced in mannerism

"Spry" means agile or full of life; vivacious.

Example Question #148 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Intrepid

Serene

Lazy

Industrious

Jubilant

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means "lazy' or idle, lackadaisical.

"Serene" means calm and clear-headed.

"Intrepid" means brave or courageous.

"Jubilant" means full of joy, happy.

"Industrious" means hard-working, diligent, productive.

Example Question #566 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JADED

Possible Answers:

Querulous

Offbeat

Indolent

Thrifty

Indifferent

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

"Jaded" means "indifferent," somebody who is bored because s/he has experienced a lot.

"Thrifty" means frugal, tight-fisted; describes someone who doesn't like to spend money.

"Querulous" means argumentative and hard to please. Describes someone who quarrels excessively.

"Offbeat" means strange, weird, or eccentric.

"Indolent" means lazy, easygoing or slothful.

Example Question #150 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ALTRUISTIC

Possible Answers:

Homely

Bigoted

Klutzy

Close-minded

Unselfish

Correct answer:

Unselfish

Explanation:

"Altruistic" means "unselfish," charitable, humanistic.

"Klutzy" means clumsy, awkward, or bumbling.

"Bigoted" means prejudiced or biased

"Homely" means ordinary or it means ugly.

"Close-minded" means blind, stubborn, rigid in opinion.

Example Question #567 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WANTON

Possible Answers:

Dull

Playful

Boring

Bothersome

Disinterested

Correct answer:

Playful

Explanation:

"Wanton" and "playful" are synonyms referring to a carefree (as opposed to serious) disposition. The other words do not have this meaning. Although the word "wanton" is somewhat difficult, analyzing the other answer choices and recognizing that "playful" is not at all related to the words "bothersome," "disinterested," "boring," and "dull," which all have negative connotations, can help you arrive at the correct answer.

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