SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #661 : Synonyms

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

NOTORIOUS

Possible Answers:

Convoluted

Unknown

Celebrated

Cooperative

Infamous

Correct answer:

Infamous

Explanation:

"Notorious" most nearly means infamous, or to be known in a very negative way. "Infamous" is often incorrectly used in common speech to simply mean something that is well known; however, "infamous" in fact only refers to things regarded as negative. "Celebrated" is a direct antonym for "notorious", as it is an adjective that implies positive feelings. "Unknown" likewise is not a synonym because something that is "notorious" is in fact generally known. "Convoluted" and "cooperative" have no relation to the word "notorious."

Example Question #662 : Synonyms

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Determined

Predictable

Famine

Healthy

Dangerous

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

"Nourishing" means containing substances that are helpful for growth and good health, thus "healthy" is the best synonym of "nourishing."

Incorrect Answers:

"Determined" indicates being motivated to do something.

"Predictable" means expected.

"Dangerous" involves some risk.

"Famine" means a severe lack of food

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

Raw

Possible Answers:

Uncooked

Dull

Dim

Annual

Brave

Correct answer:

Uncooked

Explanation:

"Raw" means uncooked.

Example Question #663 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.

Possible Answers:

rare

pliable

rigid

ugly

shiny

Correct answer:

pliable

Explanation:

"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Sturdy

Possible Answers:

Empty

Helpful

Strong

Broken

Small

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

Sturdy means strong.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

FLIMSY

Possible Answers:

Not accepted 

Not welcome 

Not friendly 

Not sturdy 

Not calm 

Correct answer:

Not sturdy 

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

DURABLE

Possible Answers:

Shiplike

Dictate

Challenging

Dried

Long-lasting

Correct answer:

Long-lasting

Explanation:

“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.

Example Question #661 : Synonyms

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

ROBUST

Possible Answers:

Mediocre

Fragile

Unhealhty

Hearty

Weak

Correct answer:

Hearty

Explanation:

"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy

Example Question #665 : Synonyms

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

BRITTLE

Possible Answers:

Nautical

Sturdy 

Fragile 

Calm

Normal 

Correct answer:

Fragile 

Explanation:

Something that is "brittle" is not strong and easily broken. So, "fragile," a word that means easily broken, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "brittle": "sturdy" means strong or difficult to break and is an opposite, or antonym, of "brittle"; "normal" means standard or ordinary; "calm" means peaceful or unworried; and "nautical" means having to do with the sea or the ocean.

Example Question #662 : Synonyms

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

STABLE

Possible Answers:

Diabolical 

Imbalanced 

Steady 

Wicked 

Cruel 

Correct answer:

Steady 

Explanation:

“Stable” means steady when standing, although it is most commonly used to mean just steady; so, the correct answer is "steady." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "stable": “wicked” and “diabolical” both mean evil; “cruel” means mean and unkind; and “imbalanced” means not balanced or not equal.

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