SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FATIGUED

Possible Answers:

Expanded

Fat

Spent

Reversed

Dry

Correct answer:

Spent

Explanation:

If you are “fatigued,” you are tired or exhausted. “Spent” can mean tired or exhausted, as in “I jogged for hours and feel spent.” Do not mistake “fatigued” for fat or large despite the beginning of the word. “Fatigued” comes from the French "fatigue," whilst "fat" comes from the German or Anglo-Saxon "fett." To further help you, “expanded” means made bigger; “reversed” means sent back in the opposite direction

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Substantial

Powerless

Meaningful

Powerful

Meaningless

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

Something that is "potent" is extremely efficient and powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "potent": "meaningful" means important or significant; "meaningless" means not important or not significant; "powerless" means not having the ability to change something or alter a situation; and "substantial" means significant.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COVERT

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Secretive 

Open 

Honest 

Dishonest 

Correct answer:

Secretive 

Explanation:

Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EERIE

Possible Answers:

Sparkly

Frightened

Aural

Spooky

Content

Correct answer:

Spooky

Explanation:

Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #441 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters. 

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Punctual

Obvious

Exhausted

Cruel 

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Uninteresting 

Likely 

Unlikely

Mediocre 

Interesting 

Correct answer:

Likely 

Explanation:

Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Transmissible

Quirky

Harmless

Irritable

Fickle

Correct answer:

Transmissible

Explanation:

"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Useful

Trifling

Effective

Significant

Meddlesome

Correct answer:

Trifling

Explanation:

"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Destitute

Considerable

Sickly

Affluent

Humble

Correct answer:

Affluent

Explanation:

"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Happy

Lucky

Unfulfilled

Unlucky

Unhappy

Correct answer:

Lucky

Explanation:

“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.

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