Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, and Importance

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SSAT Middle Level Verbal › Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, and Importance

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

PRECISE

Specific

Vague

Interesting

Slow

Open

Explanation

"Precise" means strictly stated or defined; therefore, "specific" is the best answer, as it means explicit or definite.

2

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

SUBJECTIVE

Biased

Objective

Fair

Unanimous

Intelligent

Explanation

"Subjective" means biased, based on opinions and emotions rather than facts, or not impartial. So, "biased," which means swayed by one's emotions in making a decision or judgment, is the correct answer. "Subjective" is an antonym of "objective," which means based on facts. For clarification, "unanimous" means in complete agreement.

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

AUTHENTIC

Genuine

Fake

Artistic

Absolute

Adjacent

Explanation

"Authentic" means real or genuine, so "genuine" is the correct answer. "Fake" is an antonym of "authentic" and "genuine"; it means not real, not genuine, or sham. "Artistic" means creative or having the ability to make creative works. "Absolute" means complete or total. "Adjacent" means next to.

4

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Accurate

Precise

Generous

Awkward

Firm

Competitive

Explanation

"Accurate" means precise.

5

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

OBSCURE

Hidden

Serendipitous

Merry

Placate

Placid

Explanation

"Obscure" means hidden or unusual. For clarification, "merry" means happy; "serendipitous" means owed to good fortune; "placate" means appease; "placid" means easygoing, docile.

6

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

SIMPLE

Quaint

Complex

Taxing

Demanding

Busy

Explanation

The words "simple" and "quaint" have related meanings describing things or locations that are old-fashioned or charmingly humble. None of the other answer choices have meanings similar to that of " simple." "Complex" describes complicated issues, events, procedures, or ideas. "Taxing" and "demanding" are synonyms describing stressful things.

7

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

DUBIOUS

Unsure

Forgetful

Disrespectful

Regretful

Cumbersome

Explanation

“Dubious” means questioning or questionable. If a person is “dubious” about something, they are uncertain or unsure. To help, "cumbersome" means heavy or hard to manage. So, for example, full suitcases could be cumbersome. To provide further help, "regretful" means wishing that you had either done something you did not do or not done something you did.

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Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

DUBIOUS

Doubtful

Thoughtful

Certain

Deliberate

Inconsiderate

Explanation

"Dubious" means doubtful.

Words you may not know:

  • "Deliberate" means c_arefully considered; intentional_.
  • "Inconsiderate" means not considerate. The prefix "in-" means not.
9

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

COHERENT

Orderly and logical

Unintelligible

Difficult to understand

Self-sufficient

Existing at the same time

Explanation

Coherent means something is orderly and logical.

10

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

COVERT

Secretive

Terse

Illiterate

Senile

Congenial

Explanation

The adjective "covert" means meant to be undertaken without people knowing or noticing, secretive, stealthy. Additionally, "terse" means brief, concise, to the point; "senile" means mentally weakened due to old age; "congenial" means friendly and agreeable; "illiterate" means not literate, not able to read or write.

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