Synonyms, Antonyms, and Changes in Intensity - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. Select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.
High is to low as __________.
The following questions ask you to find relationships between words. Select the answer choice that best completes the meaning of the sentence.
High is to low as __________.
High and low have opposite meanings, just as wide and narrow do.
High and low have opposite meanings, just as wide and narrow do.
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Complete this analogy.
Cottage is to house as sapling is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Cottage is to house as sapling is to __________.
A "cottage" is a small, usually rural, house. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "sapling" is a smaller version of. The correct answer is that a "sapling" is a small "tree."
A "cottage" is a small, usually rural, house. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what a "sapling" is a smaller version of. The correct answer is that a "sapling" is a small "tree."
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Part is to piece as terror is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Part is to piece as terror is to __________.
"Part" means a piece of something, so "part" and "piece" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "terror." "Terror" means great fear, so "fear" is the correct answer.
"Part" means a piece of something, so "part" and "piece" are synonyms. So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best synonym of "terror." "Terror" means great fear, so "fear" is the correct answer.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Up is to down as __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Up is to down as __________.
Up and down are polar opposite directions, just like left and right are, so "left is to right" is the correct answer.
Up and down are polar opposite directions, just like left and right are, so "left is to right" is the correct answer.
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Finish the analogy.
Arena is to stadium as skyscraper is to __________.
Finish the analogy.
Arena is to stadium as skyscraper is to __________.
An arena means the same thing as a stadium, just as a skyscraper is the same thing as a high-rise.
An arena means the same thing as a stadium, just as a skyscraper is the same thing as a high-rise.
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Carve is to slice as __________.
Carve is to slice as __________.
“Carve” is a verb that can mean “cut (cooked meat) into slices for eating” or “cut (a slice of meat) from a larger piece,” while “slice” is a verb that can mean “cut (something, especially food) into slices.” So, that means that “carve” an “slice” are synonyms, and that we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of synonyms. “Hurt” is a word that when used as a verb means “to cause injury,” while “pain” is a word that when used as a verb means “to cause mental or physical pain.” So, because “hurt” is a synonym of “pain” just like “carve” is a synonym of “slice,” “hurt is to pain” is the correct answer.
“Carve” is a verb that can mean “cut (cooked meat) into slices for eating” or “cut (a slice of meat) from a larger piece,” while “slice” is a verb that can mean “cut (something, especially food) into slices.” So, that means that “carve” an “slice” are synonyms, and that we need to pick out an answer choice that consists of a pair of synonyms. “Hurt” is a word that when used as a verb means “to cause injury,” while “pain” is a word that when used as a verb means “to cause mental or physical pain.” So, because “hurt” is a synonym of “pain” just like “carve” is a synonym of “slice,” “hurt is to pain” is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" is the correct answer. "Warm" has the opposite meaning—it means having a moderate heat. "Comfortable" means encouraging relaxation; "foggy" means murky or cloudy; and "beautiful" is used to describe a good-looking person or thing.
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" is the correct answer. "Warm" has the opposite meaning—it means having a moderate heat. "Comfortable" means encouraging relaxation; "foggy" means murky or cloudy; and "beautiful" is used to describe a good-looking person or thing.
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The following questions requires that you find relationships between words. Select the answer that best matches the meaning of the sentence.
Odd is to eccentric as __________.
The following questions requires that you find relationships between words. Select the answer that best matches the meaning of the sentence.
Odd is to eccentric as __________.
"Odd" and "eccentric" have similar meanings. The only pairs of words that have a similar relationship is "beautiful is to gorgeous."
"Odd" and "eccentric" have similar meanings. The only pairs of words that have a similar relationship is "beautiful is to gorgeous."
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Clever is to smart as dim is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Clever is to smart as dim is to __________.
"Clever" is a synonym of "smart," so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which of the answer choices is a synonym of "dim." "Dim" means not very smart or stupid, so "stupid" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are synonyms of "dim": "timid" means shy; "wise" means very clever; and "brilliant" means extremely smart or great.
"Clever" is a synonym of "smart," so to solve this analogy, you have to figure out which of the answer choices is a synonym of "dim." "Dim" means not very smart or stupid, so "stupid" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are synonyms of "dim": "timid" means shy; "wise" means very clever; and "brilliant" means extremely smart or great.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Frigid is to cold as sweltering is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Frigid is to cold as sweltering is to __________.
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" and "frigid" are synonyms. So, to solve the analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "sweltering." "Sweltering" means very hot or stifling, so the correct answer is "hot."
"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" and "frigid" are synonyms. So, to solve the analogy, you need to pick out an answer choice that means the same thing as "sweltering." "Sweltering" means very hot or stifling, so the correct answer is "hot."
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Weary is to tired as tragic is to _________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Weary is to tired as tragic is to _________.
"Weary" means very tired, so to solve this analogy you have to figure out which answer choice that tragic is an emphasized version of. Tragic means very sad, so "sad" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "honest" means truthful; and "desirable" means able to be desired, or wanted.
"Weary" means very tired, so to solve this analogy you have to figure out which answer choice that tragic is an emphasized version of. Tragic means very sad, so "sad" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "honest" means truthful; and "desirable" means able to be desired, or wanted.
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Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Miniscule is to tiny as stupendous is to __________.
Analogies: Complete this analogy.
Miniscule is to tiny as stupendous is to __________.
"Miniscule" means very tiny, so "miniscule" is a synonym of tiny, and "miniscule" is a more intense version of "tiny." So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best available synonym of "stupendous," in particular, a word that "stupendous" is an intense version of, like "miniscule" is a more intense version of "tiny" because it means very tiny. Stupendous means really great or amazing, so "amazing" is the correct answer. To help you, "defiant" means not willing to give in to someone else’s commands.
"Miniscule" means very tiny, so "miniscule" is a synonym of tiny, and "miniscule" is a more intense version of "tiny." So, to solve this analogy, you have to figure out the best available synonym of "stupendous," in particular, a word that "stupendous" is an intense version of, like "miniscule" is a more intense version of "tiny" because it means very tiny. Stupendous means really great or amazing, so "amazing" is the correct answer. To help you, "defiant" means not willing to give in to someone else’s commands.
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Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADHESIVE
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADHESIVE
The word "adhesive" means sticky or tacky . Therefore, "sticky" is the word that most closely matches its definition. "Frank" means open or honest, and is therefore unrelated to the definition of "adhesive." Neither "warm" nor "unpleasant" are related to the definition of "adhesive," either.
The word "adhesive" means sticky or tacky . Therefore, "sticky" is the word that most closely matches its definition. "Frank" means open or honest, and is therefore unrelated to the definition of "adhesive." Neither "warm" nor "unpleasant" are related to the definition of "adhesive," either.
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Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIGID
The word "rigid" means not able to change its shape. For instance, a piece of putty can be stretched and changed. Such a thing is "flexible." So too are certain drinking straws flexible—they have that little top section that can be bent. When they do not have this, they are generally "rigid" (though you can bend them more than, for example, a pencil, which is very rigid). When something is "inflexible," it is not able to be flexed or bent. This is just what it is like to be "rigid." The "in-" prefix in "in-flexible" is really a form of the "un-" prefix that means not or non-. This is the best answer among those provided. Do not be tricked by the other answers, some of which describe character traits that many associate with "rigid" personalities. Even if every person with a "rigid" personality was judgmental, these two words would still indicate two different things—one, the being inflexible or unchanging, and the other, the being critical.
The word "rigid" means not able to change its shape. For instance, a piece of putty can be stretched and changed. Such a thing is "flexible." So too are certain drinking straws flexible—they have that little top section that can be bent. When they do not have this, they are generally "rigid" (though you can bend them more than, for example, a pencil, which is very rigid). When something is "inflexible," it is not able to be flexed or bent. This is just what it is like to be "rigid." The "in-" prefix in "in-flexible" is really a form of the "un-" prefix that means not or non-. This is the best answer among those provided. Do not be tricked by the other answers, some of which describe character traits that many associate with "rigid" personalities. Even if every person with a "rigid" personality was judgmental, these two words would still indicate two different things—one, the being inflexible or unchanging, and the other, the being critical.
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Cold is to hot as . . .
Cold is to hot as . . .
Since "cold" and "hot" are opposites, we're looking for an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. Since "day" is the opposite of "night," "day is to night" is the correct answer.
Since "cold" and "hot" are opposites, we're looking for an answer choice in which the two words are opposites. Since "day" is the opposite of "night," "day is to night" is the correct answer.
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Complete this analogy.
Continuous is to broken as distribute is to __________.
Complete this analogy.
Continuous is to broken as distribute is to __________.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Myth is to fact as reject is to
Myth is to fact as reject is to
Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Temporary is to permanent as veteran is to
Temporary is to permanent as veteran is to
Both sets of words are antonyms.
Both sets of words are antonyms.
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Loose is to tight as deep is to
Loose is to tight as deep is to
Both of the sets are antonyms.
Both of the sets are antonyms.
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Dog is to bite as bee is to
Dog is to bite as bee is to
Both sets are antonyms.
Both sets are antonyms.
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