SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Swift

Possible Answers:

Smart

Handsome

Skinny

Slow

Quick

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

"Swift" means fast or quick.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms

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

SELDOM

Possible Answers:

Often

Friendly

Rare

Hard

Loud

Correct answer:

Rare

Explanation:

"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.

Example Question #592 : Synonyms

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The beginning act of the play was excellent.

Possible Answers:

final

concluding

introductory 

None of the above

 

 

last

Correct answer:

introductory 

Explanation:

"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.

Example Question #593 : Synonyms

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

UNPRECEDENTED

Possible Answers:

Unique 

Appropriate 

Terrible

Serious 

Energetic 

Correct answer:

Unique 

Explanation:

Something that is "unprecedented" has no "precedent," or previous case, so "unprecedented" describes something that has not happened before. So, "unique," which means one-of-a-kind or having no similar instances, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "unprecedented": "energetic" means full of energy; "serious" means solumn or in earnest, with no intention to deceive or joke around; "terrible" means very bad; and "appropriate" means fitting the given setting.

Example Question #594 : Synonyms

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

COINCIDENTAL

Possible Answers:

Suggest 

Observe 

Concerned 

Reluctant 

Chance 

Correct answer:

Chance 

Explanation:

"Coincidental" means occuring by chance, and you might call a "coincidental" meeting a "chance" meeting. So, "chance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "coincidental": "reluctant" means not eager and resistant; "concerned" means worried or troubled; to "observe" something means to watch it; and "suggest" means share an idea about what to do or how to do something.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters

IDLE

Possible Answers:

Inactive

Stubborn

Disrespectful

Greedy 

Cheerful 

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Idle" means inactive, so "inactive" is the correct answer. To help you, "cheerful" means happy, "generous" means giving, and "disrespectful" means rude.

Example Question #596 : Synonyms

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

SUDDEN

Possible Answers:

Unexpected

Expensive

Chronic

Periodic

Fabulous

Correct answer:

Unexpected

Explanation:

"Sudden" is defined as occurring quickly and unexpectedly; thus, "unexpected" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms

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

RAPID

Possible Answers:

Gigantic

Quick

Evil

Careful

Humorous

Correct answer:

Quick

Explanation:

"Rapid" means quick, so "quick" is the correct answer. "Gigantic" means very large; "humorous" means funny; "careful" means cautious; and "evil" means bad.

Example Question #598 : Synonyms

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

INSTANT

Possible Answers:

Magical

Similar

Immediately

Delayed

Putrid

Correct answer:

Immediately

Explanation:

"Instant" is defined as occurring immediately, so "immediately" is the best answer choice! "Delayed" means taking more time to happen than was originally predicted, making it a loose antonym, or opposite, of "instant," and the other answer choices are not related in meaning to "instant."

Example Question #599 : Synonyms

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

TIMELY

Possible Answers:

Swift

Speedy

Fast

Opportune

Quick

Correct answer:

Opportune

Explanation:

"Timely" and "opportune" are synonyms. They refer to something that occurs at the right moment. This is a particularly difficult pair of words. If you look at the other answer choices, you'll find that they are all very similar. In fact, the other answer choices are synonymous with each other. "Opportune" is the one word that doesn't fit with the other answer choices. Therefore, it is likely to be related to the word "timely."

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