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Example Question #1141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LUXURIOUS
Infamous
Perfect
Deluxe
Numerical
Expensive
Deluxe
"Luxurious" and "deluxe" both mean extremely elegant and comfortable. "Infamous" means notorious, and "numeric" means relating to numbers. "Perfect" and "flawed" are antonyms. While "luxurious" items are often "expensive," the two are not synonymous.
Example Question #1142 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCUMMY
Decisive
Wavering
Elaborate
Quivering
Dirty
Dirty
"Scummy" and "dirty" are synonyms. "Decisive" is the opposite of both indecisive and wavering. "Elaborate" means complex or complicated. To "quiver" is to shake.
Example Question #1143 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUDDY
Olive
Viridian
Cerulean
Red
Copper
Red
"Ruddy" means red and is usually used to describe a complexion. The rest of the words are colors as well: "copper" is a metallic brown,"viridian" is green, "cerulean" is blue, and "olive" is a yellowish-green color.
Example Question #1144 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRUESOME
Grisly
Nosy
Handsome
Yielding
Shy
Grisly
"Gruesome" and "grisly" both mean repulsive and horrible. To "yield" is to give in. To be "nosy" is to pry into other people's business. "Shy" means timid, and "handsome" means physically attractive and is usually used to describe men.
Example Question #1145 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROTESQUE
Religious
Ancient
Deformed
Interrogative
Praiseworthy
Deformed
"Grotesque" and "deformed" both mean physically misshapen. "Ancient" means very old, and "religious" describes something related to or ascribing to a religion. To "interrogate" is to ask questions. "Praiseworthy" means deserving of praise or approval; meritorious.
Example Question #1146 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FEATHERY
Aviary
Terrestrial
Elegy
Wispy
Eulogy
Wispy
"Feathery" and "wispy" are synonyms. "Elegy" and "eulogy" are not adjectives at all; they are speeches that people deliver upon the death of a friend or relative. "Terrestrial" means of the earth. While an "aviary" is a place that birds live, it is not related to feathers and is therefore not a good synonym.
Example Question #1147 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STICKY
Lewd
Umber
Ochre
Flowery
Gluey
Gluey
"Sticky" and "gluey" are synonyms. "Ochre" is a yellowish brown color, and "umber" is a brown color. "Lewd" means offensive or obscene. "Flowery" means resembling or related to flowers.
Example Question #1148 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GREASY
Oily
Scrawny
Harsh
Scrappy
Organic
Oily
"Greasy" and "oily" are synonyms describing a slippery, buttery texture. "Scrappy" means determined and eager to fight, and "scrawny" means too skinny. "Organic" describes living matter (as opposed to inorganic), and "harsh" can mean either grating and raspy or cruel and severe.
Example Question #1149 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Strong-smelling
Voracious
Smooth
Naive
Soft
Strong-smelling
"Pungent" aromas are ones that smell strongly and usually unpleasantly. "Naive" means innocent, trusting, or inexperienced. "Soft" and "hard" are antonyms, as are "smooth" and "rough." "Voracious" means very hungry, ravenous.
Example Question #1150 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SILKEN
Soft
Beneficial
Hushed
Homespun
Equable
Soft
Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.
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