SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Obvious

Exhausted

Peaceful

Punctual

Cruel 

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Mediocre 

Uninteresting 

Unlikely

Interesting 

Likely 

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 #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Quirky

Fickle

Transmissible

Irritable

Harmless

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 #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Significant

Effective

Meddlesome

Useful

Trifling

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 #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Affluent

Destitute

Humble

Considerable

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 #50 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Unhappy

Unfulfilled

Happy

Unlucky

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.

Example Question #441 : Synonyms

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

SICK

Possible Answers:

Normal

Tolerant

Unwell

Rarely

Healthy

Correct answer:

Unwell

Explanation:

"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites. 

Example Question #442 : Synonyms

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

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Damaging 

Direction 

Listen 

Humble

Scary 

Correct answer:

Scary 

Explanation:

"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.

Example Question #443 : Synonyms

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

IMPORTANT

Possible Answers:

Significant

Disentangled

Deductive

Thrilling

Dedicated

Correct answer:

Significant

Explanation:

"Important" is defined as of great significance or value; thus, "significant" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #444 : Synonyms

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Broken 

Shy 

Tired 

Somber 

Defeated

Correct answer:

Tired 

Explanation:

If you are “weary,” you are tired, so "tired" is the correct answer. It is important not to confuse weary with "wary," which means cautious or on your guard. To help you, “somber” means sad or melancholy. “Defeated” and “broken” can mean the same thing, which is beaten and feeling like there is nothing left for you to do.

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