SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GENUINE

Possible Answers:

Passive 

Authentic 

Imposing 

Aggressive

Undulate 

Correct answer:

Authentic 

Explanation:

Something that is "genuine" is honest, authentic, or real. For clarification, "authentic" means reliable, real; "passive" is the opposite of "aggressive;" "undulate" describes a rolling motion, like a wave; "imposing" is something that is striking or impressive.

Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARTIFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Unnatural

Gracious

Restored

Pure

Natural

Correct answer:

Unnatural

Explanation:

"Artificial" means unnatural or man-made, so "unnatural" is the correct answer. "Natural" is an antonym of "artificial" and means produced in nature or not man-made. "Pure" means unmixed or uncontaminated. "Restored" means returned to an original state. "Gracious" means courteous or elegant.

Example Question #1331 : Synonyms

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

SHAM

Possible Answers:

Tedious

Fake

Pungent

Disgusting

Genuine

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Sham" means fake or pretended, so "fake" is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "sham" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Disgusting" means revolting or sickening. "Pungent" means having a strong taste or smell. "Tedious" means dull or boring.

Example Question #2131 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

AUTHENTIC

Possible Answers:

Adjacent

Absolute

Fake

Genuine

Artistic

Correct answer:

Genuine

Explanation:

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

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PARTISAN

Possible Answers:

Neutral

Biased

Descriptive

Sluggish

 

Fabulous

Correct answer:

Biased

Explanation:

"Partisan" means prejudiced or biased, so "biased" is the correct answer. "Neutral" is an antonym of "partisan" and "biased"; it means not helping or supporting either side or viewpoint. "Descriptive" means providing information and details about something. "Fabulous" means tremendous or exceptional. "Sluggish" means slow-moving or lazy.

Example Question #1331 : Synonyms

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

PHONY

Possible Answers:

Maternal

Fake

Genuine

Unbiased

Judicial

Correct answer:

Fake

Explanation:

"Phony" means fraudulent or fake, so "fake," an adjective that means not authentic, is the correct answer. "Genuine" is an antonym of "phony" and "fake"; it means real or authentic. "Maternal" means relating to motherhood or relating to the mother's side of a family; "unbiased" means neutral, and "judicial" means having to do with law, justice, and/or the legal system.

Example Question #2134 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OBSCURE

Possible Answers:

Merry 

Serendipitous

Placate 

Placid 

Hidden 

Correct answer:

Hidden 

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1332 : Synonyms

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

SUBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Fair 

Unanimous 

Intelligent

Biased 

Objective 

Correct answer:

Biased 

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.

Example Question #2136 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

OBJECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Unfortunate 

Fortunate 

Dubious 

Subjective 

Unbiased 

Correct answer:

Unbiased 

Explanation:

"Objective" is an antonym of "subjective." Whilst subjective means biased or based on opinions and emotions instead of facts, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts. So, "unbiased" is the correct answer. For clarification, "dubious" means uncertain, "fortunate" means lucky, and "unfortunate" means unlucky.

Example Question #2141 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

FIGURATIVE

Possible Answers:

Morphed

Enlightening

Symbolic

Formless

Literal

Correct answer:

Symbolic

Explanation:

"Figurative" means symbolic.

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