SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Breakable

Agile

Risky

Sturdy

Comforting

Correct answer:

Breakable

Explanation:

Something that is “delicate” is easily broken and fragile. To provide further help, “sturdy" means not easily broken or tipped over, “comforting” means providing comfort and making you feel better, "agile" means quick-moving and athletic, and "risky" means involving risk-taking and therefore dangerous and uncertain.

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Generous

Effortless

Intriguing

Ugly

Beautiful

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

Something that is “hideous” is ugly, gross, and unpleasant. To provide further help, “generous” means giving of gifts and money; “beautiful” means very attractive and good-looking; “intriguing” means interesting and fascinating; and “effortless” means requiring or seeming to require no work or effort.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Fragile

Hilarious

Stormy

Small

Ambitious

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.

Example Question #703 : Synonyms

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

THROB

Possible Answers:

Vibrate

Lift

Ache

Whistle

Correct answer:

Ache

Explanation:

"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.

Example Question #704 : Synonyms

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Colorful

Weak

Bright

Dim

Strong

Correct answer:

Dim

Explanation:

"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright." 

Example Question #705 : Synonyms

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

UNKEMPT

Possible Answers:

Foolish

Messy

Wise

Brave

Neat

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.

Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MASKED

Possible Answers:

Challenging 

Open 

Calm

Quick

Covered 

Correct answer:

Covered 

Explanation:

When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective. 

Example Question #701 : Synonyms

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

HUGE

Possible Answers:

Potent

Miniature

Energetic

Strong

Enormous

Correct answer:

Enormous

Explanation:

The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."

Example Question #313 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BLURRY

Possible Answers:

Visible

Opaque

Clear

Perfect

Definite

Correct answer:

Opaque

Explanation:

"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."

Example Question #702 : Synonyms

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

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Kind

Inappropriate

Fancy

Passionate

Appropriate

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.

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