All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASKED
Challenging
Open
Calm
Quick
Covered
Covered
When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective.
Example Question #312 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUGE
Miniature
Strong
Energetic
Enormous
Potent
Enormous
The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."
Example Question #1351 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRY
Clear
Definite
Visible
Perfect
Opaque
Opaque
"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."
Example Question #1352 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT
Appropriate
Inappropriate
Fancy
Kind
Passionate
Fancy
The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.
Example Question #1353 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHARP
Heavy
Flat
Hefty
Pointed
Blunt
Pointed
The words "sharp" and "pointed" are synonymous. The words "flat" and "blunt" refer to something that is not sharp or pointed. The words "heavy" and "hefty" both refer to something that weighs a lot.
Example Question #1354 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLID
Dirty
Clear
Invisible
Firm
Filthy
Firm
The words "solid" and "firm" are synonymous. The incorrect answer choices also contain some words that are synonymous with each other. "Dirty" and "filthy" mean the same thing; the words "clear" and "invisible" are also very closely related in meaning. Identifying this kind of relationship between answer choices can help eliminate the incorrect answers.
Example Question #1355 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Mysterious
Interesting
Enigmatic
Fun
Aromatic
Aromatic
"Fragrant" means having a pleasant or sweet smell. "Aromatic," which means having a pleasant or distinct smell, is the best synonym of "fragrant."
Incorrect Answers:
"Fun" means lighthearted pleasure.
"Interesting" involves arousing curiosity or interest.
"Enigmatic" describes something that is difficult to understand.
"Mysterious" also describes something that is difficult to understand, and is a synonym of "enigmatic."
Example Question #1356 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT
Morbid
Average
Beautiful
Distasteful
Horrible
Beautiful
"Elegant" means pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. "Beautiful," which means pleasing the senses or mind, is the best synonym of "elegant."
Incorrect Answers:
"Horrible" means very unpleasant
"Distasteful" also means unpleasant, and is a synonym of "horrible."
"Morbid" involves a fascination with death.
"Average" means the usual standard.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIBERALLY
Independently
Triumphantly
Generously
Willing
Scant
Generously
We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient; “willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.
Example Question #1357 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GINGERLY
Forcefully
Criminal
Gently
Willfully
Crazily
Gently
"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.
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