SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location
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Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTERNAL
Peripheral
Central
Internal
Imperative
Equable
Peripheral
"External" means "peripheral," on the edges. It is an antonym of "internal" and "central." "Imperative" means essential or very important. "Equable" means calm, cool, and collected.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HASTY
Dynamic
Rigid
Pliant
Unvarying
Hurried
Hurried
"Hasty" and "hurried" both mean rushed or too quick. "Unvarying," or "unchanging," is an antonym of "dynamic." "Rigid" means stiff or inflexible and is an antonym of "pliant," or "flexible."
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LURCHING
Perilous
Shouting
Gliding
Introductory
Staggering
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 #64 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERIPHERAL
On the outskirts
Central
Misunderstood
Comprehensive
Optical
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 #65 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMENADED
Strolled
Precise
Haphazard
Marching
Aimed
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 #66 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
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PLUMMETING
Tactile
Rising
Gliding
Falling
Visual
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 #67 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELDERLY
Junior
Fresh
Aged
Elementary
Ornamental
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 #68 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNDERGROUND
Hovering
Buoyant
Afloat
Drifting
Subterranean
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 #69 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
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PRIMARY
Average
Least
First
Last
Uncommon
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 #70 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, And Location
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INDIGENOUS
Terrestrial
Farfetched
Native
Alien
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.
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