All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AFFECTIONATE
Angry
Silly
Loving
Boundary
Married
Loving
Someone who is "affectionate" is loving, so "loving" is the correct answer. To help you, "poorly" means sick, and a "boundary" is a border, often specifically the border between two areas.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AMBITIOUS
Aimless
Excellent
Immaculate
Stubborn
Determined
Determined
Someone who is "ambitious" is determined and sets difficult goals for themselves to achieve. So, "determined" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "ambitious": "excellent" means very good; "immaculate" means very clean; and "aimless" means without direction or focus.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WISE
Sensible
Funny
Pleasant
Happy
Sensible
The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable. For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Generous
Kind
Friendly
Proud
Religious
Proud
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Messy
Outdated
Active
Rocky
Bubbly
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Menacing
Sore
Innocent
Kind
Massive
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Cunning
Helpful
Intelligent
Striking
Wise
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Evil
Good
Absolve
Kind
Humorous
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Timid
Late
Fearful
Faithful
Fierce
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Bold
Shy
Evil
Wet
Good
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
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