SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #641 : Synonyms

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

Abnormal

Possible Answers:

Luxurious

Unusual

Fertile

Humorous

Effective

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

Average

Possible Answers:

Spectacular

Different

Creative

Ordinary

Brave

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Average" means common or ordinary.

Example Question #642 : Synonyms

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Unusual

Nervous

Ordinary

Empty

Terrible

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.

Example Question #643 : Synonyms

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

UNCANNY

Possible Answers:

regular

extraordinary

weird

uncanned

bottled

Correct answer:

extraordinary

Explanation:

"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.

Example Question #644 : Synonyms

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

NORMAL

Possible Answers:

Ordinary

Abnormal

Bold

Illuminating

Excitable

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.

Example Question #645 : Synonyms

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

COMMON

Possible Answers:

Brave

Quick

Ordinary

Handsome

Delayed

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Which is a synonym for identical? 

Possible Answers:

Not the same

Indirect

Different

None of the other choices.

Same

Correct answer:

Same

Explanation:

"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike. 

Example Question #646 : Synonyms

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

ODD

Possible Answers:

Inferior

Normal

Peculiar

Beneficial

Deceit

Correct answer:

Peculiar

Explanation:

"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."

Example Question #647 : Synonyms

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Diverse

Simple 

Detestable

Complicated 

Amazing 

Correct answer:

Amazing 

Explanation:

Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.

Example Question #648 : Synonyms

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Eager

Infrequent

Peculiar

Usual

Invisible

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."

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