SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DEVOUT

Possible Answers:

Massive

Pleasant

Excessive

Religious 

Minuscule

Correct answer:

Religious 

Explanation:

Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.

Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PERSNICKETY

Possible Answers:

sneaky

messy

fussy

personal

rickets

Correct answer:

fussy

Explanation:

"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.

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

Possible Answers:

Worldly

Expensive

Kind

Courageous

Brave

Correct answer:

Kind

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.

Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADVENTUROUS

Possible Answers:

Daring

Anemic

Wealthy

Energetic

Horrific

Correct answer:

Daring

Explanation:

"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 #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INTELLECTUAL

Possible Answers:

Interesting

Dangerous

Lyrical

Cerebellum

Educated

Correct answer:

Educated

Explanation:

"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 #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COARSE

Possible Answers:

Verbose

High

Vulgar

Dull

Soft

Correct answer:

Vulgar

Explanation:

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 #124 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MILD

Possible Answers:

Congratulatory

Harsh

Doubtful

Understanding

Gentle

Correct answer:

Gentle

Explanation:

"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 #125 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TIMID

Possible Answers:

Bold 

Shy 

Audible 

Silent 

Calm 

Correct answer:

Shy 

Explanation:

"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 #126 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Humorous 

Meek 

Timid 

Shocked 

Brave 

Correct answer:

Brave 

Explanation:

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 #127 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

METICULOUS

Possible Answers:

Uncoordinated

Disastrous 

Severed

Synchronized 

Precise 

Correct answer:

Precise 

Explanation:

“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.

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