All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Messy
Active
Rocky
Outdated
Bubbly
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Innocent
Massive
Kind
Sore
Menacing
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 #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Intelligent
Cunning
Wise
Helpful
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 #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Good
Evil
Humorous
Kind
Absolve
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 #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Faithful
Fierce
Late
Fearful
Timid
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 #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Evil
Shy
Bold
Good
Wet
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 #511 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Pleasant
Excessive
Massive
Religious
Minuscule
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 #512 : 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
sneaky
fussy
personal
rickets
messy
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Kind
Courageous
Worldly
Brave
Expensive
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #513 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Daring
Anemic
Wealthy
Horrific
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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