All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Exhausted
Peaceful
Cruel
Punctual
Obvious
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Unlikely
Interesting
Likely
Uninteresting
Mediocre
Likely
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 #442 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Transmissible
Quirky
Harmless
Irritable
Fickle
Transmissible
"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 #443 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Effective
Trifling
Useful
Significant
Meddlesome
Trifling
"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 #444 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Sickly
Affluent
Considerable
Humble
Destitute
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #445 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Unfulfilled
Happy
Lucky
Unlucky
Unhappy
Lucky
“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 #446 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICK
Unwell
Healthy
Rarely
Normal
Tolerant
Unwell
"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 #447 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACING
Humble
Scary
Listen
Damaging
Direction
Scary
"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 #448 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPORTANT
Disentangled
Significant
Deductive
Thrilling
Dedicated
Significant
"Important" is defined as of great significance or value; thus, "significant" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #449 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Tired
Somber
Defeated
Shy
Broken
Tired
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.