SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #629 :Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Umbrage

Apathetic

有限公司ntroversial

Laden

Kinetic

有限公司rrect answer:

有限公司ntroversial

Explanation:

“有争议的”是指causing disagreement, debatableorcontroversial. For clarification, "apathetic" meansnot caringorunemotional;"kinetic" is an adjective that meansrelating to movement, "laden" meansburdened, and "umbrage" isa feeling or resentment or offense.

Example Question #630 :Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PROFANE

Possible Answers:

Miserly

波尔ite

Vociferous

Disrespectful

Demanding

有限公司rrect answer:

Disrespectful

Explanation:

"Profane" language isrude and disrespectful. For clarification, "miserly" meansnot generous;"vociferous" meansloud and vocal.

Example Question #21 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OUTLANDISH

Possible Answers:

Famous

Inspiring

Bizarre

Exquisite

有限公司mely

有限公司rrect answer:

Bizarre

Explanation:

Something that is "outlandish" isbizarre and eccentric, so "bizarre," an adjective that meansstrange, is the correct answer. For clarification, "exquisite" meansverybeautiful, "comely" meansattractive, "inspiring" meansencouragingormotivating, and "famous" meanswell-knownorprominent.

Example Question #22 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SINISTER

Possible Answers:

Filthy

Sturdy

Stiff

Fearful

Evil

有限公司rrect answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"Sinister" meansevilorharmful, so "evil" is the correct answer. None of the answer choices are close in meaning to "sinister": "fearful" meansbeing and appearing scared or frightened;"stiff" meansrigid and inflexible;“坚固”是指strong and robust;and "filthy" meansdirtyordisgusting.

Example Question #23 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Detrimental

Shiny

Wealthy

Innocuous

Parsimonious

有限公司rrect answer:

Wealthy

Explanation:

Someone who is "prosperous" iswealthy and successful, so "wealthy" is the correct answer. For clarification, "parsimonious" meansnot generous, and "innocuous" meansinnocentornot harmfuland is an antonym of "detrimental," which meanscausing harm.

Example Question #24 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RAVENOUS

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Harmless

Deleterious

Efficient

Starving

有限公司rrect answer:

Starving

Explanation:

To be "ravenous" means to bevery hungry, so the correct answer is “starving,” which also meansvery hungry. For clarification, "deleterious" meansharmful, and "efficient" meanswell-organized.

Example Question #25 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BALMY

Possible Answers:

Harsh

有限公司wardly

Reflexive

Soothing

Fascinating

有限公司rrect answer:

Soothing

Explanation:

If something is “balmy,” ithas the qualities of balm, so it issoothing. It can also be used to meancrazy or foolish. To clarify, “reflexive” meansdirected or turned back on itself;"cowardly” meansnot brave;“fascinating” meansinteresting;“harsh” meansunpleasant or unfair.

Example Question #26 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VENERABLE

Possible Answers:

Respected

Rotund

Dire

Defenseless

有限公司llude

有限公司rrect answer:

Respected

Explanation:

If something is “venerable,” it isrespected or valued because of age. It is most similar in meaning to “respected.” To clarify the other terms, “collude” meansto secretly conspire or interact with others, often to do something illegal or dishonest;“rotund” meansround or fat;“dire” means可怕的或危险的.

Example Question #27 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BOURGEOIS

Possible Answers:

middle-class

comfortable

impoverished

a powder room

fancy

有限公司rrect answer:

middle-class

Explanation:

Someone who is "bourgeois" isof the middle-class.

Example Question #28 :Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EFFICIENT

Possible Answers:

Effective

Arduous

Unreliable

Wasteful

Dull

有限公司rrect answer:

Effective

Explanation:

"Efficient" meanseffective without being wasteful, so "effective" is the closest synonym.

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