All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COHERENT
Orderly and logical
Difficult to understand
Self-sufficient
Unintelligible
Existing at the same time
Orderly and logical
Coherent means something is orderly and logical.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OBSCURE
obtuse
vague
dull
self-evident
round
vague
Obscure means vague.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAUSIBLE
paralyzed
impossible
cheerful
forgettable
conceivable
conceivable
Plausible means conceivable.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PATENT
maligned
unclear
handmade
disfigured
apparent
apparent
One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
A synonym of “artificial” is __________.
man-made
progressive
natural
possessive
halcyon
man-made
“Artificial” is an adjective that means “made by people rather than nature,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.” That means that “natural” cannot be the correct answer, because “natural” means “existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “artificial.” “Man-made,” however, is an adjective that means “made or caused by human beings (as opposed to occurring or being made naturally); artificial,” and because “man-made” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “artificial,” “man-made” is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Vague
Comprehensible
Rotten
Smoky
Extraordinary
Unclear
Unclear
"Vague" means unclear.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Accurate
Awkward
Generous
Firm
Competitive
Precise
Precise
"Accurate" means precise.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GENUINE
Undulate
Aggressive
Imposing
Authentic
Passive
Authentic
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 #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFICIAL
Unnatural
Restored
Pure
Natural
Gracious
Unnatural
"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 #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHAM
Fake
Genuine
Disgusting
Pungent
Tedious
Fake
"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.
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