All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #511 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Bubbly
Active
Outdated
Messy
Rocky
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #512 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Massive
Innocent
Kind
Menacing
Sore
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #513 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Intelligent
Cunning
Helpful
Wise
Striking
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Kind
Humorous
Absolve
Evil
Good
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #515 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Fearful
Late
Faithful
Timid
Fierce
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #516 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Good
Evil
Wet
Bold
Shy
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
Example Question #517 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Religious
Massive
Pleasant
Minuscule
Excessive
Religious
Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.
Example Question #518 : 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.
PERSNICKETY
rickets
sneaky
fussy
personal
messy
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
Example Question #519 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Kind
Expensive
Worldly
Courageous
Brave
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #520 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Horrific
Daring
Wealthy
Anemic
Energetic
Daring
"Adventurous" is defined as willing to take risks or try out new things. Since "daring" is defined as adventurous or bold, it is the best answer choice.
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