SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #571 : Synonyms

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

INCONSIDERATE

Possible Answers:

Friendly 

Rude 

Composed 

Dynamic 

Excited

Correct answer:

Rude 

Explanation:

Someone who is "inconsiderate" is rude and not considerate of others' feelings, so "rude" is the correct answer. To help you, "composed" means calm, and "dynamic" means active.

Example Question #572 : Synonyms

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

MISERABLE

Possible Answers:

Unrestrained

Lawful

Happy

Unlawful

Unhappy

Correct answer:

Unhappy

Explanation:

“Miserable” means very sad, so the best answer is “unhappy.” The prefix "un-" often negates the meaning of the word that follows it, so it makes sense that “unhappy” means not happy. To provide further help, “lawful” means legal or not against the rules, so “unlawful” means not legal. Finally, “unrestrained” means not restrained or not held back.

Example Question #573 : Synonyms

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Loyal

Quirky

Angry

Adorable

Unwell

Correct answer:

Angry

Explanation:

Furious means very angry. To provide further help, “unwell” means sick or ill; “quirky” means weird, silly, and unusual; “adorable” means cute; and “loyal” means reliably dedicated to a person or a cause.

Example Question #574 : Synonyms

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

JEALOUS

Possible Answers:

Adequate

Envious 

Mild 

Severe 

Interested 

Correct answer:

Envious 

Explanation:

"Jealous" means wanting something that someone else has. "Jealous" is most similar in meaning to "envious," a word that means jealouscovetous, or desirous. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "jealous": "adequate" means good enough; "mild" means easy or not extreme; and "severe" means intense or extreme.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms

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

FURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Sensible

Sensitive

Furtive 

Enraged

Furry

Correct answer:

Enraged

Explanation:

"Furious" and "enraged" are synonymous; they refer to someone feeling very angry. "Furry" describes an (adorable) texture. "Furtive" describes something that is sneaky or subversive. While the "fur" prefix is similar, these words are completely unrelated.

Example Question #576 : Synonyms

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

BOTHERED

Possible Answers:

Bottled up

Enraged

Botanical

Moody

Annoyed

Correct answer:

Annoyed

Explanation:

"Annoyed" and "bothered" are synonymous. They both refer to a feeling of frustration or aggravation caused by something else (a person or a situation, perhaps). The other words do not share these meanings.

Example Question #577 : Synonyms

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

TIRED

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Speedy 

Down

Perky

Anxious

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Tired" and "sleepy" are synonyms. Both words describe a person who needs rest or sleep. The other words do not have related meanings. "Perky" is an antonym to "tired." "Down" can be used, colloquially, to refer to someone who is depressed or sad, but is much more commonly used to describe a direction.

Example Question #578 : Synonyms

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

IMPOLITE

Possible Answers:

Rude

Goofy

Funny

Silly

Grumpy

Correct answer:

Rude

Explanation:

"Silly," "goofy," and "funny" are all very closely related in meaning. "Grumpy" refers to someone who is in a bad mood. "Rude" refers to someone who does not behave appropriately. "Impolite" refers to someone who has poor manners. "Rude" and "impolite" are synonymous.

Example Question #579 : Synonyms

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

PARANOID

Possible Answers:

Abnormal

Suspicious

Understanding

Indignant

Miniature

Correct answer:

Suspicious

Explanation:

The word that has the most similar meaning to PARANOID is "suspicious." Someone who is PARANOID is suspicious or afraid that everything is deliberately going against him. For example: "The boy was PARANOID about spiders getting into his bed, so he pulled off all the sheets and blankets every night before going to sleep." If you are "suspicious," you don't trust someone. 

The prefix "ab" at the beginning of "abnormal" means "not." Therefore, "abnormal" means not normal.

"Indignant" means upset; hurting one's dignity. For example: "Sheila was indignant when Sam accused her of lying."

"Understanding" means grasp mentally; understand.

"Miniature" means small.

Example Question #580 : Synonyms

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

TENSE

Possible Answers:

Relaxed

Impatient

Stiff

Arrogant

Calm

Correct answer:

Stiff

Explanation:

TENSE means "rigid, or tight." The word with the most similar meaning on this list is "stiff" which also means rigid, inflexible.

"Relaxed" and "calm" both mean at ease.

"Impatient" means not patient.

If you are "arrogant," you have a high opinion of yourself and your abilities.

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