SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #561 : Synonyms

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

VIBRANT

Possible Answers:

Helpful

Desirable

Energetic

Vibration

Disentanglement 

Correct answer:

Energetic

Explanation:

"Vibrant" is defined as full of energy and enthusiasm, so "energetic" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #562 : Synonyms

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

EAGER

Possible Answers:

Accurate

Recent

Humble

Enthusiastic

Shallow

Correct answer:

Enthusiastic

Explanation:

"Eager" means having an impatient or enthusiastic desire or interest, so "enthusiastic", which means with energetic interest, is the best match. To be "accurate" is to be correct, "shallow" means without depth, "humble" means modest in spirit, and "recent" means having happened only a short time ago or current.

Example Question #563 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.

APPREHENSIVE

Possible Answers:

somber

stimulated

excited

nervous 

sleepy

Correct answer:

nervous 

Explanation:

“Apprehensive” means worried, nervous or concerned. To provide further help, “stimulated” means made excited or emotional in some way; “somber” means sad and serious.

Example Question #564 : Synonyms

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

SOMBER

Possible Answers:

Joyful

Worrying 

Gloomy

Disastrous 

Intrepid 

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

If you are “somber” you are sad, serious,or the opposite of cheerful, so "gloomy" is the correct synonym. To help you, “intrepid” means feeling no fear or very bold and brave; “disastrous” means causing great suffering or loss or very bad and unfortunate; and “joyful” means full of joy and happiness

Example Question #565 : Synonyms

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

JOLLY

Possible Answers:

Miserable 

Haunted 

Cheerful

Selfish 

Speedy

Correct answer:

Cheerful

Explanation:

Someone who is "jolly" is very happy and cheerful, so "cheerful," which means happy, is the correct answer. "Jolly" is an opposite of "miserable," which means very sad.

Example Question #566 : Synonyms

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

COMPOSED

Possible Answers:

Calm

Hard

Hostile

Heavy

Conceited

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

"Composed" means collected or calm when used as an adjective, so "calm" is the correct answer.

Example Question #567 : Synonyms

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

NONCHALANT

Possible Answers:

Unconcerned

Significant

Fraudulent

Anxious

Imaginary

Correct answer:

Unconcerned

Explanation:

"Nonchalant" means disinterestedly casual and unconcerned, so "unconcerned" is the correct answer.

Example Question #568 : Synonyms

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

VEXED

Possible Answers:

Cross

Excited

Lucky

Fleeting

Cursed

Correct answer:

Cross

Explanation:

"Vexed" means annoyed, frustrated, or "cross." Although "cursed" is a synonym of "hexed," which sounds like "vexed," it means bewitched to cause harm. The terms "excited" and "lucky" both elude to positive feelings, whereas "vexed" has a negative connotation. "Fleeting" means brief. The best answer choice is "cross."

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

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

DISTRACTED

Possible Answers:

Reasonable 

Regular 

Calm 

Unfocused 

Focused 

Correct answer:

Unfocused 

Explanation:

"Distracted" means not focused or inattentive. "Unfocused" is the correct answer becuase "unfocused" means not focused, as you may be able to figure out from the word's use of the negative prefix "un-," which means not. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distracted": "reasonable" means sensible; "regular" means ordinary; "calm" means tranquil; and "focused" means paying close attention to something or someone. "Focused" is actually an opposite, or antonym, of "distracted."

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Glad

Blue

Mean

Energetic

Correct answer:

Blue

Explanation:

“Glum” is an adjective that means “looking or feeling dejected; morose,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “sad.” That means that “glad” cannot be the correct answer, because “glad” means “pleased; delighted,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “glum.” “Blue,” however, is an adjective that can mean “melancholy, sad, or depressed,” when referring to a person or mood and being used informally. So, because “blue” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “glum,” “blue” is the correct answer.

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