All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Trustworthy
Honest
Open
Dishonest
Secretive
Secretive
Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
Sparkly
Frightened
Content
Spooky
Aural
Spooky
Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Punctual
Obvious
Exhausted
Cruel
Peaceful
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Uninteresting
Interesting
Unlikely
Mediocre
Likely
Likely
Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Transmissible
Fickle
Harmless
Quirky
Irritable
Transmissible
"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Significant
Effective
Meddlesome
Trifling
Useful
Trifling
"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Affluent
Destitute
Considerable
Humble
Sickly
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Lucky
Happy
Unlucky
Unhappy
Unfulfilled
Lucky
“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICK
Rarely
Healthy
Tolerant
Unwell
Normal
Unwell
"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACING
Humble
Damaging
Listen
Scary
Direction
Scary
"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
