All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #334 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ROBUST
Energetic
Healthy
Humongous
Aggressive
Generous
Healthy
“Robust” is an adjective that meansfull of strength and health. While “aggressive” and “energetic” might be characteristics of a “robust” person, they aren’t close synonyms. Of the answer choices, “healthy” has the closest meaning.
Example Question #335 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURGID
Swollen
Succulent
Shrunken
Emaciated
Dissolved
Swollen
"Turgid" means "swollen" orcongested.
"Dissolved" meansto be broken down into a liquid form.
"Shrunken" means成为从小型ler.
"Succulent" meanstender or juicy.
"Emaciated" meansabnormally thin or weak.
Example Question #331 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Morbid
Poisonous
Alcoholic
Powerful
Calming
Powerful
"Potent" means "powerful" orhaving a big influence or effect.
None of the other words are synonymous. Things that are "alcoholic" can certainly be potent, but "alcoholic" simply meanscontaining alcohol. "Calming" meansto make someone or something tranquil."Poisonous" meanscapable of causing illness or death if taken into the body. To be "morbid" meansto take an abnormal degree of interest in death and disease.
Example Question #337 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SWELTERING
Windy
Uncomfortably hot
Stringent
Boiling
Frigid
Uncomfortably hot
"Sweltering" is an adjective that typically refers to weather and means "uncomfortably hot."
"Windy" meansbreezy or the weather pattern of significant flow."Stringent," typically referring to rules or requirements, meansstrict or firm. "Frigid" meansvery cold. "Boiling" meansbringing liquid to the temperature at which it changes from liquid to gas and evaporates.
Example Question #338 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBLONG
Flat
Rigid
Elongated shape
Stout
Curved
Elongated shape
"Oblong" is an adjective that meanshaving a long shape,for example an oval is an oblong shape.
"Rigid" meansinflexible or resistant to change."Flat" meanssmooth, or a surface that doesn't change its elevation.When describing a human, "flat" meansdull or without emotion. "Curved", when referring to a line, meansnot perfectly straight."Stout" meansstocky or solidly built.
Example Question #339 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DECREPIT
Dilapidated
Suspicious
Scandalous
Pessimistic
Skeptical
Dilapidated
"Decrepit" and "dilapidated" both meanold, worn out, or falling apart due to neglect. Someone who is skeptical has doubts or is unconvinced, and someone who is suspicious also has doubts or distrust. "Pessimistic," the opposite of optimistic, meanshaving a negative outlook on life, and "scandalous" meansdisgraceful or outrageous.
Example Question #340 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NONDESCRIPT
Unusual
Unremarkable
Silent
Magnificent
Functional
Unremarkable
"Nondescript" describessomething that lacks distinct or interesting characteristics, something that is not remarkable in any way. Something silent makes no noise, something functional works or functions correctly, and something unusual is strange or out of the ordinary. "Magnificent" is a word meaningbeautiful, excellent, or striking.
Example Question #41 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAMP
Nocturnal
Earthy
Deep
Moist
Dismal
Moist
"Damp" meansslightly wet or moist. Deep means the opposite of shallow, and "nocturnal" meanstaking place at night. "Earthy" isa word that can describe soil or hearty, strong people. "Dismal" means沮丧g and gloomy.
Example Question #42 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GAUZY
Translucent
Too loud
Fashionable
Showy
Talkative
Translucent
"Gauzy," which is often used to describe veil-like fabric, meansthin and translucent. "Fashionable" meansstylishand is often used to describe people or clothing. "Showy" meanshaving a striking or flashy appearance,often drawing too much attention to itself. Someone who is "talkative" isvery chatty and talks frequently.
Example Question #43 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VACANT
Cautious
Grim
Free
Obnoxious
Unoccupied
Unoccupied
"Vacant" meansempty or unoccupied. "Free" meansuncontrolled or unrestrained by others; "cautious" meanswary or careful. "Grim" means沮丧g or forbidding, and often describes situations or people's expressions. "Obnoxious" meansoffensive and annoying.
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor