SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Question #42 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

RICKETY

Possible Answers:

Improbable

Implied

Unlucky

Unstable

Indecisive

Correct answer:

Unstable

Explanation:

The adjective "rickety" meansshaky, unsteady, poorly made and likely to fall. Additionally, "implied" meansnot directly stated, but suggested;"improbable" meansnot likely to happen;"indecisive" meanshesitant, not able to decide between two or more options.

Example Question #43 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

ENGAGING

Possible Answers:

Repulsive

Meticulous

Comprehensive

Cohesive

Interesting

Correct answer:

Interesting

Explanation:

The adjective "engaging" meanscaptivating, charming and appealing, interesting, worthy of attention. Additionally, "meticulous" meanspaying close attention to detail, hard-working;"repulsive" meansnot attractive, disgusting;"cohesive" meansfitting well together, well-matched;"comprehensive" meanscomplete, thorough, not omitting anything.

Example Question #44 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

UNWONTED

Possible Answers:

Unusual

Unimpressed

Unlikely

Unfortunate

Underneath

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

The adjective "unwonted" meansunusual, not common. Additionally, "unfortunate" meansnot fortunate, unlucky;"unimpressed" meansnot impressed;"unlikely" meansnot likely to occur;"underneath" meansbelow. Based on most of these answer choices what do you think the prefixun-means?

Example Question #45 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

SUBLIME

Possible Answers:

Magnificent

Mediocre

Garrulous

Dejected

Posthumous

Correct answer:

Magnificent

Explanation:

The adjective "sublime" meansperfect, lovely, magnificent, fantastic, wonderful. Additionally, "dejected" meansfeeling sad and hopeless;"mediocre" meansaverage in a bad way;"garrulous" meansexcessively talkative;"posthumous" meansoccurring after someone has died.

Example Question #46 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

THOROUGH

Possible Answers:

Comprehensive

Combative

Haughty

Incomplete

Absent

Correct answer:

Comprehensive

Explanation:

The adjective "thorough" meanscomplete, finished and including every possible detail. This is closest in meaning to "comprehensive." Additionally, "combative" meansargumentative, inclined to start conflict;"incomplete" meansnot finished;"haughty" meansprideful and arrogant;"absent" meansnot here, not present.

# 47例问题:Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

INDESCRIBABLE

Possible Answers:

Wholesome

Extraordinary

Underlying

Content

Mundane

Correct answer:

Extraordinary

Explanation:

The adjective "indescribable" meansso incredible as to be incapable of being accurately described. This is closest in meaning to "extraordinary" which meansincredible, beyond ordinary. Additionally, "mundane" meansboring and ordinary;"wholesome" meansgood-natured and lacking any vices;"content" meanssatisfied, happy with things the way they are;“基础”是指beneath the surfaceorfundamental and essential to something.

Example Question #48 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MENIAL

Possible Answers:

Unskilled

Residual

Attentive

Specious

Hospitable

Correct answer:

Unskilled

Explanation:

The adjective "menial" meansunskilled, not requiring skill or practice, inferior. Additionally, "hospitable" meanswelcoming;"attentive" meansconsiderate of the wants and needs of others;"residual" meansleft over, what remains after something else has been taken out;"specious" meansmisleading, not actually accurate despite having the appearance of being true.

Example Question #49 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

INALIENABLE

Possible Answers:

Aquatic

Foreign

Indigenous

Absolute

Native

Correct answer:

Absolute

Explanation:

The adjective "inalienable" meansunable to be taken away, complete and absolute. You will usually hear the word "inalienable" used in relation to "rights" like, the "inalienable right to free speech." Additionally, "aquatic" meansrelated to water;"foreign" meansunfamiliar, from another country;"native" meansfrom a certain place, born in a certain country;“自主”是指native to a certain region or country.

Example Question #50 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

PRISTINE

Possible Answers:

Messy

Tepid

Cold

Clean

Lukewarm

Correct answer:

Clean

Explanation:

The adjective "pristine" meansin perfect condition, unspoiled, immaculate, spotless, or "clean."此外,“温和”和“冷淡”是同义词,both words refer to something (usually water) that isneither hot nor cold, but room temperature.

Example Question #1291 :Identifying Synonyms

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

BURGEONING

Possible Answers:

Monotonous

Blooming

Varied

Mediocre

Uniform

Correct answer:

Blooming

Explanation:

"Burgeoning" meansblooming or prospering.

"Uniform" meansall-alike,when used as an adjective; as a noun it meansa set of clothing that is mandatory to wear in a certain setting like school or sports.

"Mediocre" meansaverage, commonplace, decent.

"Varied" meansdiverse.

"Monotonous" meansall the same.

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