SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Playful

Challenging

Simple

Experienced

In-between

Correct answer:

In-between

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Lucky 

Selfish 

Generous 

Unlucky 

Accomplished 

Correct answer:

Unlucky 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Unfortunate 

Displeasing 

Attractive 

Appealing 

Fortunate 

Correct answer:

Fortunate 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Authentic 

Persuasive

Genuine 

Fake 

Real 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Special

Common

Strange

Correct answer:

Special

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Minimal

Iconic

Decorative

Legendary

Callous

Correct answer:

Decorative

Explanation:

"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.

Example Question #427 : Synonyms

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

VORACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Booming

Food

Insatiable

Full

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 #428 : Synonyms

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

ACCURATE

Possible Answers:

Slow 

Exact 

Fast 

Timely 

Imprecise 

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 #429 : Synonyms

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

level

fair

uniform

ambiguous

Correct answer:

fair

Explanation:

"Equitable" means equal and fair.

Example Question #430 : Synonyms

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

billowing

sick

elevated

Correct answer:

touching

Explanation:

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

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