SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #531 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GULLIBLE

Possible Answers:

Trusting 

Dishonest 

Ignorant 

Angry 

Faithful 

Correct answer:

Trusting 

Explanation:

Someone who is “gullible” trusts other people too much and believes everything that is said to be true. It is similar to “faithful,” which means to have faith in things, but more similar to “trusting” because that means to trust everyone. To provide further help, “ignorant” means not educated or not aware of something, and “dishonest” means not honest, as you may be able to tell by the word's use of the negative prefix "dis."

Example Question #532 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MELLOW

Possible Answers:

Easygoing

Convincing

Famous

Difficult

Inauthentic

Correct answer:

Easygoing

Explanation:

"Mellow" means difficult to anger or provoke, so "easygoing," which means not often worrying about things and difficult to anger is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mellow."

Example Question #533 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

THRIFTY

Possible Answers:

Frugal

Wary

Tough

Speculative

Extravagant

Correct answer:

Frugal

Explanation:

"Thrifty" means not spending a lot of money and always looking for ways to spend less. "Frugal" has a very similar meaning and is thus the correct answer.

Example Question #534 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HUMBLE

Possible Answers:

Paltry 

Brilliant 

Modest 

Creative 

Humorous 

Correct answer:

Modest 

Explanation:

Someone who is "humble: is modest, and both "humble" and "modest" describe someone who does not brag. So, "modest" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "paltry" means small or too little, and "brilliant" means very goodvery smart, or bright with light.

Example Question #535 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Well-spoken 

Foolish 

Intelligent 

Wealthy 

Destitute 

Correct answer:

Well-spoken 

Explanation:

Someone who is "eloquent" is very well-spoken, so "well-spoken" is the correct answer. To help you, "foolish" means silly or stupid and is an opposite, or antonym, of "intelligent," which means smart. "Destitute" means very poor and is an opposite, or antonym, of "wealthy," which means rich.

Example Question #536 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MODEST

Possible Answers:

Humble

Boastful

Rich

Beautiful

Showy

Correct answer:

Humble

Explanation:

"Modest" is an adjective that means humble, so "humble" is the correct answer.

Example Question #537 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BOLD

Possible Answers:

Timid

Brave

Youthful

Ancient

Reserved

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

Someone who is “bold” is brave and adventurous. To provide further help, “timid” and “reserved” both mean shy and quiet, “youthful” means young, and “ancient” means very old.

Example Question #538 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FAITHFUL

Possible Answers:

Dishonest

Morbid

Loyal

Deceptive

Honest

Correct answer:

Loyal

Explanation:

“Faithful” means loyal and dedicated. To provide further help, “dishonest” means not honest. (The prefix "dis-" means not.) “Deceptive” means tricky, sneaky; “morbid” means related to death or similarly upsetting subjects in an unpleasant way.

Example Question #539 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ACTIVE

Possible Answers:

Dreary

Lively

Jealous

Fragile

Lonely

Correct answer:

Lively

Explanation:

The word “active” means lively and full of energy, so "lively" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “fragile” means easily broken; “lonely” means feeling sad about being alone; “jealous” means wanting what someone else has, and "dreary" means dull and causing one to feel sad.

Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms:  Pick the synonym for the word in all capital letters.

BRILLIANT

Possible Answers:

Slow

Dependent

Intelligent

Competent

Correct answer:

Intelligent

Explanation:

If you are "brilliant," you are very smart, or intelligent. "Competent" means capable at a particular task or job. "Dependent" means reliant on something else to be complete.

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