All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #411 : Synonyms
Absent
Sleepy
Present
Trick
Missing
Friend
Missing
Absent means not present or missing.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Ill
Helpful
Rude
Healthy
Angry
Sick
Sick
Ill means sick.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.
stale
boring
None of the above
slow
vigorous
vigorous
"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #415 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EASY
Effortless
Regulated
Difficult
Fancy
Bold
Effortless
"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."
Example Question #421 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Challenging
In-between
Experienced
Playful
Simple
In-between
"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.
Example Question #422 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNFORTUNATE
Unlucky
Accomplished
Selfish
Lucky
Generous
Unlucky
"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.
Example Question #423 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Attractive
Appealing
Displeasing
Fortunate
Unfortunate
Fortunate
"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.
Example Question #424 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOGUS
Authentic
Fake
Real
Persuasive
Genuine
Fake
Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."
Example Question #425 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTICULAR
Strange
Special
Common
Sickly
Special
The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."
Example Question #426 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Callous
Legendary
Minimal
Decorative
Iconic
Decorative
"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.