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

Energetic

Vibration

Disentanglement 

Desirable

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:

Recent

Shallow

Accurate

Humble

Enthusiastic

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:

nervous 

somber

stimulated

sleepy

excited

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:

Worrying 

Disastrous 

Intrepid 

Gloomy

Joyful

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:

Haunted 

Cheerful

Selfish 

Speedy

Miserable 

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

Hostile

Heavy

Conceited

Hard

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

Imaginary

Significant

Fraudulent

Anxious

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

Fleeting

Cursed

Lucky

Excited

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 

Focused 

Calm 

Unfocused 

Regular 

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 #570 : Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Blue

Energetic

Glad

Mean

Friendly

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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