Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - SSAT Middle Level: Verbal
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TACTFUL
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"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.
"Tactful" means polite, so "polite" is the correct answer.
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PASSIVE
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PASSIVE
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Passive means submissive.
Passive means submissive.
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ALOOF
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Aloof means someone is reserved.
Aloof means someone is reserved.
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AFFABLE
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"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.
"Affable" most nearly means friendly, so "friendly" is the correct answer.
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STICKY
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"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.
"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.
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FRAGRANT
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"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.
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FIGURATIVE
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FIGURATIVE
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"Figurative" means symbolic.
"Figurative" means symbolic.
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INNATE
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INNATE
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"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
"Innate" means that something, like a talent, is inborn, natural.
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PATENT
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One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).
One meaning of "patent" is apparent. Something is patently obvious (that is, apparently obvious).
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CAPRICIOUS
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"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."
"Capricious" most nearly means changing one's mood or conduct randomly, or "fickle," as in, "The capricious little girl went from sobbing to laughing to fuming at her mother within five minutes, for no discernable reason."
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Altruistic
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"Altruistic" means being unselfishly concerned with the well-being of others.
"Altruistic" means being unselfishly concerned with the well-being of others.
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FRUGAL
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"Frugal" means thrifty. A person who is frugal is careful with how they spend their money.
"Frugal" means thrifty. A person who is frugal is careful with how they spend their money.
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Industrious
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Industrious
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"Industrious" means hard-working.
"Industrious" means hard-working.
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JOVIAL
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Someone who is "jovial" is friendly and jolly. For clarification, something that is "just" is fair; gaunt means skeletal and unhealthily skinny.
Someone who is "jovial" is friendly and jolly. For clarification, something that is "just" is fair; gaunt means skeletal and unhealthily skinny.
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JOCULAR
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To be "jocular" means to be humorous. For clarification, "mitigate" means lessen, alleviate; "keen" means eager; "susceptible" means vulnerable.
To be "jocular" means to be humorous. For clarification, "mitigate" means lessen, alleviate; "keen" means eager; "susceptible" means vulnerable.
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GRAVE
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A situation that is "grave" is serious and somber. For clarification, "deplorable" means deserving of hatred; "absurd" and "preposterous" are synonyms that both mean ridiculous.
A situation that is "grave" is serious and somber. For clarification, "deplorable" means deserving of hatred; "absurd" and "preposterous" are synonyms that both mean ridiculous.
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ALTRUISTIC
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Someone who is "altruistic" is very charitable and inclined towards generosity. For clarification, "mousy" means dull or timid; "tenuous" means uncertain; "haughty" means arrogant; "decadent" means corrupt and luxurious.
Someone who is "altruistic" is very charitable and inclined towards generosity. For clarification, "mousy" means dull or timid; "tenuous" means uncertain; "haughty" means arrogant; "decadent" means corrupt and luxurious.
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INSOLENT
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Someone who is "insolent" is being rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "mirthless" means without happiness; "mirth" means happiness.
Someone who is "insolent" is being rude and disrespectful. For clarification, "mirthless" means without happiness; "mirth" means happiness.
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GARRULOUS
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Someone who is "garrulous" is very talkative or loquacious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all loose synonyms of one another and antonyms of "garrulous" and "loquacious."
Someone who is "garrulous" is very talkative or loquacious. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all loose synonyms of one another and antonyms of "garrulous" and "loquacious."
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POETIC
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"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
"Poetic" and "prosaic" are typically antonyms, while "poetic" and "lyrical" are near synonyms. "Aqueous" means watery or resembling water. "Loquacious" means very talkative. "Antiquated" means old fashioned or outdated.
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