All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #511 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Outdated
Messy
Bubbly
Active
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
Sore
Menacing
Massive
Innocent
Kind
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
Wise
Helpful
Cunning
Intelligent
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
Good
Evil
Absolve
Kind
Humorous
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
Late
Timid
Fierce
Fearful
Faithful
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
Bold
Evil
Shy
Wet
Good
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
Massive
Pleasant
Excessive
Minuscule
Religious
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 #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
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
personal
messy
fussy
sneaky
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Courageous
Brave
Worldly
Expensive
Kind
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1162 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Energetic
Daring
Wealthy
Anemic
Horrific
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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