SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #334 :Synonyms

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

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

Energetic

Healthy

Humongous

Aggressive

Generous

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

“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

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Succulent

Shrunken

Emaciated

Dissolved

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Morbid

Poisonous

Alcoholic

Powerful

Calming

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Windy

Uncomfortably hot

Stringent

Boiling

Frigid

Correct answer:

Uncomfortably hot

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Flat

Rigid

Elongated shape

Stout

Curved

Correct answer:

Elongated shape

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Dilapidated

Suspicious

Scandalous

Pessimistic

Skeptical

Correct answer:

Dilapidated

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Unusual

Unremarkable

Silent

Magnificent

Functional

Correct answer:

Unremarkable

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Nocturnal

Earthy

Deep

Moist

Dismal

Correct answer:

Moist

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Translucent

Too loud

Fashionable

Showy

Talkative

Correct answer:

Translucent

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Cautious

Grim

Free

Obnoxious

Unoccupied

Correct answer:

Unoccupied

Explanation:

"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.

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