All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #421 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Playful
Simple
In-between
Experienced
Challenging
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
Generous
Lucky
Unlucky
Selfish
Accomplished
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
Displeasing
Attractive
Fortunate
Unfortunate
Appealing
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
Genuine
Fake
Persuasive
Real
Authentic
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
Sickly
Strange
Special
Common
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
Decorative
Iconic
Minimal
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.
Example Question #427 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VORACIOUS
Full
Booming
Insatiable
Thirsty
Food
Insatiable
"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
Timely
Imprecise
Exact
Slow
Fast
Exact
"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
unique
ambiguous
fair
level
uniform
fair
"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
billowing
elevated
microscopic
touching
sick
touching
"Poignant" means touching or deeply affecting in a sad way.
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