SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #1238 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURCHING
Shouting
Staggering
Gliding
Perilous
Introductory
Staggering
To "lurch" is to stagger or to make unsteady, uncontrolled movements. "Lurching" is a near antonym to gliding, which means sliding or floating along smoothly. "Introductory" is the adjective form of introduction, and "perilous" means dangerous.
Example Question #2231 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERAL
On the outskirts
Misunderstood
Central
Optical
Comprehensive
On the outskirts
"Peripheral" describes the outer edges or boundaries of something. This is an antonym for "central," which means at the middle of something. "Optical" is a word describing vision or the eyes, and while peripheral vision is a type of vision, peripheral itself does not specifically refer to vision. "Misunderstood" and "comprehensive" are opposite concepts.
Example Question #2232 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMENADED
Strolled
Aimed
Marching
Precise
Haphazard
Strolled
To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.
Example Question #2233 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUMMETING
Visual
Rising
Gliding
Tactile
Falling
Falling
To "plummet" is to fall rapidly. It's an antonym of "rising." "Visual" is the adjective form of "vision," and "tactile" is the adjective form of "touch." To "glide" is to slide along smoothly.
Example Question #2234 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELDERLY
Ornamental
Aged
Junior
Elementary
Fresh
Aged
"Elderly" and "aged" both refer to someone who is advanced in age or old. The other words do not share this meaning. Consider that the words "elementary," "junior, and "freshman" are all related to each other. The word "ornamental" refers to an item that is decorative.
Example Question #2235 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERGROUND
Subterranean
Afloat
Hovering
Buoyant
Drifting
Subterranean
The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.
Example Question #2231 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRIMARY
Uncommon
Last
Average
First
Least
First
The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.
Example Question #2237 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDIGENOUS
Native
Alien
Terrestrial
Farfetched
Foreign
Native
The adjective "indigenous" means native to a certain country or region. Additionally, "farfetched" means implausible, not likely to happen; "terrestrial" means of or related to the Earth; "alien" means foreign, unfamiliar, or from another planet; "foreign" means from a different country, not familiar.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALLOW
Wicked
Irresolute
Craven
Merry
Immature
Immature
The adjective "callow" is generally used to refer to young people and teenagers, it means immature, juvenile and lacking experience. Additionally, "merry" means happy, cheerful; "wicked" means evil, bad-natured; "craven" means cowardly and pathetic; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure of oneself.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEFT
Light
Rough
Skillful
Two
Strong
Skillful
The correct answer is "skillful."
"Deft" is an adjective that is defined as quick and skillful one's movement (mainly the hands).
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