SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #631 : Synonyms

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

MASSIVE

Possible Answers:

Moderate

Plenty

Gigantic

Enough

Sufficient

Correct answer:

Gigantic

Explanation:

"Massive" and "gigantic" both refer to something having a very large size. The other words describe quantities not sizes. 

Example Question #632 : Synonyms

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

ENLARGED

Possible Answers:

Bigger

Enormous

Gigantic

Humongous

Huge

Correct answer:

Bigger

Explanation:

The words "enlarged" and "bigger" are closest in meaning; these synonyms refer to something that has been made larger. The words "humongous," "enormous," "gigantic," and "huge" are all synonymous with each other. They refer to something that is extremely big; these words do not necessarily refer to something that has been made bigger or that has been enlarged. 

Example Question #1274 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .

Possible Answers:

average

subpar

spectacular

unrealistic

loud

Correct answer:

spectacular

Explanation:

"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.

Example Question #633 : Synonyms

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

You did an outstanding job on you last exam.

Possible Answers:

horrible

awful

None of the other answers

exceptional

terrible

Correct answer:

exceptional

Explanation:

"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence. 

Example Question #634 : Synonyms

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

SUPER

Possible Answers:

Sad

Poor

Old

Average

Excellent

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.

Example Question #635 : Synonyms

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

PRECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Common

Lost

Free

Strange

Valuable

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #636 : Synonyms

Which word can replace the underlined word?

It was so awful how sick he became.

Possible Answers:

impressive

wonderful

None of the above

terrible

excellent

Correct answer:

terrible

Explanation:

"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning. 

Example Question #637 : Synonyms

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Excellent 

Beneficial 

Harmful

Foggy 

Chaotic 

Correct answer:

Beneficial 

Explanation:

Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

MAGNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Tenacious

Cowardly

Horrible

Beautiful

Bowl

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Pessimistic

Discouraging

Fantastic

Boring

Hideous

Correct answer:

Fantastic

Explanation:

"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!

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