All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Swift
Handsome
Skinny
Smart
Quick
Slow
Quick
"Swift" means fast or quick.
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Hard
Rare
Often
Friendly
Loud
Rare
"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The beginning act of the play was excellent.
final
introductory
None of the above
concluding
last
introductory
"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.
Example Question #592 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNPRECEDENTED
Terrible
Appropriate
Unique
Energetic
Serious
Unique
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 #593 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COINCIDENTAL
Concerned
Chance
Reluctant
Observe
Suggest
Chance
"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 #594 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters
IDLE
Stubborn
Greedy
Cheerful
Inactive
Disrespectful
Inactive
"Idle" means inactive, so "inactive" is the correct answer. To help you, "cheerful" means happy, "generous" means giving, and "disrespectful" means rude.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUDDEN
Unexpected
Periodic
Fabulous
Expensive
Chronic
Unexpected
"Sudden" is defined as occurring quickly and unexpectedly; thus, "unexpected" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #596 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAPID
Evil
Humorous
Gigantic
Careful
Quick
Quick
"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 #597 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANT
Similar
Magical
Immediately
Delayed
Putrid
Immediately
"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 #598 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMELY
Speedy
Fast
Quick
Swift
Opportune
Opportune
"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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