All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Obvious
Exhausted
Peaceful
Punctual
Cruel
Exhausted
“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
Mediocre
Uninteresting
Unlikely
Interesting
Likely
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 #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Quirky
Fickle
Transmissible
Irritable
Harmless
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 #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Significant
Effective
Meddlesome
Useful
Trifling
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 #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Sickly
Affluent
Destitute
Humble
Considerable
Affluent
"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
Lucky
Unhappy
Unfulfilled
Happy
Unlucky
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 #441 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICK
Normal
Tolerant
Unwell
Rarely
Healthy
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 #442 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACING
Damaging
Direction
Listen
Humble
Scary
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 #443 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPORTANT
Significant
Disentangled
Deductive
Thrilling
Dedicated
Significant
"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
Broken
Shy
Tired
Somber
Defeated
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.
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
