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:

Dishonest 

Ignorant 

Angry 

Faithful 

Trusting 

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

Inauthentic

Difficult

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:

Extravagant

Tough

Speculative

Wary

Frugal

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 #531 : Synonyms

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

HUMBLE

Possible Answers:

Modest 

Brilliant 

Creative 

Humorous 

Paltry 

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 #532 : Synonyms

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

ELOQUENT

Possible Answers:

Destitute 

Intelligent 

Well-spoken 

Foolish 

Wealthy 

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

Beautiful

Showy

Rich

Boastful

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:

Youthful

Reserved

Brave

Ancient

Timid

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

Deceptive

Loyal

Morbid

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

Lonely

Fragile

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 #540 : Synonyms

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

BRILLIANT

Possible Answers:

Slow

Intelligent

Competent

Dependent

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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