SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Example Questions
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters
EXCESSIVE
Happy
Dynamic
Too little
Too much
Remorseful
Too much
"Excessive" means existing in too large of a quantity, so "too much" is the correct answer. To help you, "dynamic" means lively and energetic, and "remorseful" means sad and guilty.
Example Question #617 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPLIT
Divided
Elongated
Increased
Shocked
Patrolled
Divided
"Split" means "divided" or disunited, so "divided" is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Drive
Flourish
Sacred
Connect
Huge
Huge
"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CUMULATIVE
Separate
Quotient
Inductive
Amassed
Difference
Amassed
CUMULATIVE means amassed.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Dangerous
Small
Large
Invisible
Slow
Large
"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
Many
Only
Body
Property
Together
Only
"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLO
Intrepid
Paired
Grave
Crafty
Alone
Alone
“Solo,” when used as an adjective, means alone or by yourself, so "alone" is the best answer choice. To provide further help, “crafty” means cunning, sneaky and clever; “paired” means matched up in groups of two or put together with something else; “grave” means serious and sad; and “intrepid” means adventurous.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TREMENDOUS
Monumental
Collaborative
Horrifying
Unimposing
Common
Monumental
Both "tremendous" and "monumental" mean exceedingly large in importance or size, so "monumental" is the correct answer.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCT
Opaque
Confirm
Raze
Separate
Abolish
Separate
"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Big
Loose
Plump
Skinny
Tight
Big
“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.
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