All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1151 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WISE
Sensible
Pleasant
Funny
Happy
Sensible
The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable. For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."
Example Question #1152 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Kind
Religious
Friendly
Proud
Generous
Proud
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1153 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Messy
Rocky
Active
Outdated
Bubbly
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #1154 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Massive
Sore
Kind
Innocent
Menacing
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #1155 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Helpful
Wise
Striking
Intelligent
Cunning
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #1156 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Good
Evil
Humorous
Kind
Absolve
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #1157 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Late
Fierce
Timid
Fearful
Faithful
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #1158 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Bold
Evil
Good
Shy
Wet
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
Example Question #1159 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Religious
Minuscule
Massive
Excessive
Pleasant
Religious
Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.
Example Question #1160 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERSNICKETY
sneaky
messy
personal
rickets
fussy
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
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