SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #511 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ENERGETIC

Possible Answers:

Active

Bubbly

Rocky

Messy

Outdated

Correct answer:

Active

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Menacing 

Innocent 

Kind

Massive 

Sore

Correct answer:

Innocent 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Helpful 

Cunning 

Striking 

Wise 

Intelligent 

Correct answer:

Cunning 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Kind 

Good 

Evil

Absolve 

Humorous 

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Faithful

Fierce 

Late 

Fearful

Timid 

Correct answer:

Faithful

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Wet

Good 

Evil

Bold 

Shy 

Correct answer:

Good 

Explanation:

"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 #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEVOUT

Possible Answers:

Massive

Religious 

Pleasant

Minuscule

Excessive

Correct answer:

Religious 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

sneaky

rickets

personal

messy

fussy

Correct answer:

fussy

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Kind

Expensive

Courageous

Worldly

Brave

Correct answer:

Kind

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.

Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADVENTUROUS

Possible Answers:

Wealthy

Daring

Energetic

Anemic

Horrific

Correct answer:

Daring

Explanation:

"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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