Synonyms: Other Adjectives - SSAT Middle Level Verbal

"Dormant" means "inert," unmoving, asleep or comatose.

None of the other words are synonyms of dormant:

"Rife" means abundant or plentiful.

"Dutiful" means obedient, following one's duties or conscientious.

"Rocky" means rough with stones, pebbles or rocks. Often dormant is used to describe inactive volcanoes, so "rocky" is meant to be a trick answer that triggers an association with dormant volcanoes.

"Wakeful" means awake, not asleep, or attentive. It is the opposite of dormant.

The adjectives "sheer" and "utter" are synonymous. "Sheer" means nothing other than and utter means complete, absolute, or total. Here are two examples of their use: 1) His "utter" fascination with the magician made his mother smile. 2) He used nothing but his "sheer" imagination to draw the comic. The other words are not synonymous with "sheer."

"Portentous" means "ominous" or foreboding. A portent is a premonition or a forewarning.

"Irrevocable" means can't be taken back, or can't be undone; final.

"Timorous" means fearful, afraid, or shuddering.

"Reckless" means careless, irresponsible or negligent.

"Frigid" means very cold, or unwelcoming.

"Apropos" means "relevant" or suitable; appropriate for a situation. The final "s" is not pronounced.

"Obedient" means compliant; describes someone who obeys.

"Grave" means very serious or gloomy.

"Inventive" means new, original, creative.

"Unsuitable" means inappropriate or not proper. It is an antonym of "apropos."

"Cardiac" means "related to the heart." For example, a heart surgery is a cardiac surgery.

"Healthy" means fit, active or strong.

"Cancerous" as an adjective means malignant, deadly or extremely harmful.

Words with the prefix "neuro" are related to the brain. For example, a brain doctor is a neurologist.

"Pulmonary" means related to the lung. For example, a pulmonary disease is a lung disease.

"Monetary" means "financial" or related to money.

"Tedious" means boring and time-consuming.

"Sanctimonious" means self-righteous, hypocritical, smug.

"Redolent" means pleasant smelling, aromatic, or pungent.

"Plausible" means believable, possible or persuasive.

The adjective "enviable" means desirable, likely to be envied or wanted by others. Additionally, "cogent" means (of an argument) reasonable and convincing; "listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm; "miserable" means very sad; "wanton" means random and destructive.

The correct answer is "complex."

"Intricate" means very complicated or detailed.

"Complex" means consisting of many different and connected parts. The term "complex" is a synonym of the word intricate.

The correct answer is "related."

"Akin"is an adjective that simply means relatedby blood or of similar character.

The correct answer is "undisguised."

"Overt"is an adjectivethat means done or shown openly, making undisguisedthe correct answer choice.

"Benign" means "mild," kindly, or not cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Devious" means sly, sneaky, deceitful.

"Greasy" means slippery, oily, or fatty.

"Malignant" means diseased, deadly, fatal or cancerous when describing a medical condition.

"Cruel" means intentionally unkind and taking please from that unkindness; callousness towards causing others pain.

"Nefarious" means "horrible," sinful or bad.

"Ambiguous" means unclear, having more than one meaning, enigmatic.

"Defiant" means resistant, disobedient, aggressive.

"Periodic" means occurring periodically or after a certain period of time, occurring at fixed intervals.

"Amphibious" means occurring in water, aquatic. For example, amphibious creatures are creatures that live in water.

The correct answer is "dispirited."

"Dejected" is an adjective that means sad and depressed. "Dispirited"is a synonym of "dejected."

The correct answer is "harmful."

"Noxious"is an adjective that is defined as harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

"Portentous" means foreboding or ominous.

"Juvenile" means immature or childish.

"Repugnant" means repulsive or detestable.

"Inviting" means desirable, appealing or attractive.

"Boring" means uninteresting or droll.

"Efficient" means effective without being wasteful, so "effective" is the closest synonym.

"Feeble" is an adjective that means lacking strength. Of the answer choices, "weak" has the closest meaning.

Dismal means miserable.

Lewd means vulgar.