SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Example Questions
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Worldly
Expensive
Kind
Courageous
Brave
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Horrific
Energetic
Daring
Wealthy
Anemic
Daring
"Adventurous" is defined as willing to take risks or try out new things. Since "daring" is defined as adventurous or bold, it is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1162 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTELLECTUAL
Interesting
Educated
Dangerous
Cerebellum
Lyrical
Educated
"Intellectual" is defined as relating to reasoning and understanding, especially with regard to abstract and rational matters; thus "educated" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1163 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COARSE
Verbose
High
Dull
Vulgar
Soft
Vulgar
Coarse means rough in texture or rude and vulgar, so "vulgar" is the correct answer. For instance, swear words are often referred to as "coarse language" or "vulgar language."
Example Question #521 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MILD
Congratulatory
Gentle
Doubtful
Understanding
Harsh
Gentle
"Mild" is an adjective that can mean gentle or moderate. So, "harsh" cannot be the correct answer, because "harsh" is an adjective that can mean severe, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "mild." "Gentle," however, is an adjective that means mild and tender or moderate. So, because "gentle" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mild," "gentle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #522 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMID
Bold
Shy
Calm
Silent
Audible
Shy
"Timid" means shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. To help you, "bold" means brave and confident, and "audible" means able to be heard. (The root "aud" is often found in words that have to do with hearing, like "auditory" (having to do with sound and hearing) and "auditorium" (a large room in which concerts and performances are held).)
Example Question #1166 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Shocked
Timid
Meek
Brave
Humorous
Brave
Someone who is "valiant" is very brave, so "brave" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "shocked" means surprised, and "meek" and "timid" are both synonyms of shy.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Uncoordinated
Synchronized
Precise
Severed
Disastrous
Precise
“Meticulous” means careful or paying attention to detail, which is the same as if someone is “precise,” which means paying attention to detail. So, "precise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "meticulous": “uncoordinated” means not organized or clumsy; “synchronized” means in or on time with something; “severed” means cut off; and “disastrous” means unfortunate or terrible.
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIABLE
Dependable
Astounding
Unsteady
Interesting
Hearty
Dependable
"Reliable" means able to be relied on or trustworthy, so the answer choice that is closest in meaning to "reliable" is "dependable," which means able to be depended on or trustworthy. "Irresponsible" is an opposite, or antonym, of "reliable," and means not acting responsibly or not able to be relied upon. None of the other answer choices are related in meaning to "reliable": "hearty" means substantial when referring to food and boisterous and cheerful when referring to people; "astounding" means amazing or shocking; and "interesting" means holding one's attention or fascinating.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPASSIONATE
Sympathetic
Trusting
Wonderful
Needy
Kind
Kind
To be compassionate is to be caring. "Kind" means caring and supportive, and thus is a close synonym to "compassionate."
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