SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Full

Food

Booming

Insatiable

Thirsty

Correct answer:

Insatiable

Explanation:

"Voracious" is defined as desiring or consuming lots of food, so "insatiable," which means unable to be fulfilled or satisfied and can describe someone's appetite, is the correct answer!

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ACCURATE

Possible Answers:

Timely 

Imprecise 

Slow 

Exact 

Fast 

Correct answer:

Exact 

Explanation:

"Accurate" means correctly measured, exact, or precise, so "exact" is the correct answer. To help you, "imprecise" means not accurate, and "timely" means occurring at the right time.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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.

EQUITABLE

Possible Answers:

unique

uniform

level

ambiguous

fair

Correct answer:

fair

Explanation:

"Equitable" means equal and fair.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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.

POIGNANT

Possible Answers:

microscopic

touching

elevated

sick

billowing

Correct answer:

touching

Explanation:

"Poignant" means touching or deeply affecting in a sad way.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SEVERE

Possible Answers:

Concern

Serious

Calm

Hail

Excellent

Correct answer:

Serious

Explanation:

"Severe" means very bad or very serious, so "serious" is the best match. "Calm" is the opposite, meaning free from disturbance, "excellent" means great or fantastic, "hail" is a weather phenomenon in which small lumps of ice fall from the sky, and "concern" is a feeling of sympathy.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AILING

Possible Answers:

Healthy 

Poor 

Ill

Destitute 

Wealthy 

Correct answer:

Ill

Explanation:

"Ailing" means sick or hurt; it is an antonym of "healthy." So, "ill," which means sick, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ailing": "destitute" and "poor" are synonyms that both mean lacking money; they are both antonyms of "wealthy," which means having lots of money.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Possible Answers:

Vexed

Interior

Extreme

Flood

Important

Correct answer:

Important

Explanation:

VITAL means significant or important.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

LITTLE

Possible Answers:

Figurine

Lost

Miniature

Colossal

Urban

Correct answer:

Miniature

Explanation:

"Little" means small, and since "miniature" is defined as small or smaller than a regular-sized version of something, "miniature" is the best answer choice! To help you determine the correct answer, take a look at the prefix of miniature, which is "mini-" meaning small. "Colossal" is also an antonym of "little."

Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

RIGOROUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent 

Unflinching 

Disgusting 

Demanding 

Choleric 

Correct answer:

Demanding 

Explanation:

“Rigorous” means very strict and difficult and comes from the word "rigor," meaning strictness or harshness. “Demanding” is similar in meaning, as a task that is demanding, such as a test, is usually very strict and difficult. To further help you, if someone is “unflinching” they are not scared; “belligerent” means hostile; “choleric” means angry or irritable.

Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FEASIBLE

Possible Answers:

Possible

Winnable

Malleable

Unable

Saleable

Correct answer:

Possible

Explanation:

“Feasible” means capable of being done, so something that is "feasible" is possible. To further help you, “malleable” means capable of being molded or formed. Notice how the suffixes -"ible" and ­"-able" both mean able to be done.

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