SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #651 : Synonyms

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

PLEASANT

Possible Answers:

Frequent

Brave

Sad

Enjoyable

Terrible

Correct answer:

Enjoyable

Explanation:

"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.

Example Question #652 : Synonyms

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

SUPERB

Possible Answers:

Confined

Excellent

Monotonous

Mediocre

Inadequate

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.

Example Question #653 : Synonyms

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

LUCRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Remarkable

Corny

Desolate

Holy

Profitable

Correct answer:

Profitable

Explanation:

Something that is "lucrative" makes a lot of money, this is the same as saying "profitable." A business that is "profitable" and "lucrative" is a business that makes a lot of money. To provide further help, "desolate" means isolated and without life; "remarkable" means fascinating, interesting; "corny" means cheesy

Example Question #654 : Synonyms

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

PRODUCTIVE

Possible Answers:

Untimely

Remorseful

Considerate

Forceful

Efficient

Correct answer:

Efficient

Explanation:

"Productive" means efficient. If someone has been "productive" than they have got a large amount of work done. To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a bad time, happening too soon; "forceful" means done or said with force; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; "remorseful" means sorry, feeling sorry for having done something wrong.

Example Question #655 : Synonyms

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

FUNDAMENTAL 

Possible Answers:

Doubtful 

Unique 

Basic 

Remote 

Complex 

Correct answer:

Basic 

Explanation:

"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means something that is of basic and of essential importance. 

Example Question #656 : Synonyms

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

ODD

Possible Answers:

Abnormal

Simple

Common

Usual

Even

Correct answer:

Abnormal

Explanation:

"Odd" and "abnormal" are synonyms. They refer to something or someone that is out of the ordinary. The other words do not share this meaning. "Common" and "usual" are antonyms of "odd."

Example Question #657 : Synonyms

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

RARE

Possible Answers:

Great

Plenty

Few

A lot

Good

Correct answer:

Few

Explanation:

"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.

Example Question #658 : Synonyms

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

WORTHY

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Worthless

Needy

Needless

Useless

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.

Example Question #659 : Synonyms

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

HARDY

Possible Answers:

Party

Correct

Forceful

Easy

Tough

Correct answer:

Tough

Explanation:

"Hardy" means something is able to withstand difficult conditions. Animals such as the polar bear are hardy because they live in very cold climates. "Tough" means something can withstand difficult conditions or rough handling. A person that is treated poorly but continues to excel might be said to be tough.

"Forceful" means strong or assertive.

Example Question #660 : Synonyms

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

PRINCIPAL

Possible Answers:

Friend

Final

Primary

Janitor

Intermediate

Correct answer:

Primary

Explanation:

PRINCIPAL can be used as both a noun and an adjective. When used as a noun, it means most important person in an organization. In this case, you are looking for its meaning as an adjective. As an adjective, PRINCIPAL means first, or primary.

A "janitor" is someone that cleans the inside of buildings.

"Final" means last.

A "friend" is someone you like and spend time with.

"Intermediate" means middle.

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