All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1384 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLASE
Supple
Indifferent
Concise
Awry
Tactful
Indifferent
The adjective "blase" means indifferent to, uncaring about something due to believing it to be uninteresting, ordinary, or unexciting. Additionally, "supple" means flexible and bendy; "concise" means brief and 'to the point'; "awry" means gone wrong, gone amiss, out of place; "tactful" means showing appropriate levels of politeness and concern in a social situation, knowing what to say so as not to be rude.
Example Question #1385 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS
Legal
Sanctioned
Curious
Immoral
Grandiose
Immoral
"Licentious" means "immoral," debauched, or unrestrained by morality.
"Grandiose" means theatrical or extravagant, excessively grand.
"Curious" means desiring knowledge, being inquisitive, or it can be used to describe something that is weird or strange.
"Legal" means permitted by even a strict interpretation of the law.
"Sanctioned" means officially approved, allowed, or permitted.
Example Question #1386 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Punctual
Very Hungry
Aggressive
Demure
Stern
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 #1387 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Morbid
Ditzy
Flamboyant
Glamorous
Finicky
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 #1388 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPLICITOUS
Delinquent
Dishonest
Abnormal
Frank
Pernicious
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 #1389 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODIOUS
Erudite
Convalescent
Hateful
Odiferous
Indelible
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 #581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUISITIVE
Curious
Boring
Unique
Petty
Empathetic
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 #582 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Benevolent
Able-bodied
Ingenious
Harmless
Wicked
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 #583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
Obedient
Determined
Stubborn
Willful
Mild
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 #584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHURLISH
Crude
Refined
Gracious
Petty
Scrupulous
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.
All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
