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 #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FATIGUED

Possible Answers:

Spent

Dry

Reversed

Expanded

Fat

Correct answer:

Spent

Explanation:

If you are “fatigued,” you are tired or exhausted. “Spent” can mean tired or exhausted, as in “I jogged for hours and feel spent.” Do not mistake “fatigued” for fat or large despite the beginning of the word. “Fatigued” comes from the French "fatigue," whilst "fat" comes from the German or Anglo-Saxon "fett." To further help you, “expanded” means made bigger; “reversed” means sent back in the opposite direction

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Powerless

Meaningless

Meaningful

Powerful

Substantial

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

Something that is "potent" is extremely efficient and powerful, so "powerful" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "potent": "meaningful" means important or significant; "meaningless" means not important or not significant; "powerless" means not having the ability to change something or alter a situation; and "substantial" means significant.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COVERT

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Dishonest 

Honest 

Open 

Secretive 

Correct answer:

Secretive 

Explanation:

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 #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

EERIE

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Spooky

Aural

Sparkly

Content

Correct answer:

Spooky

Explanation:

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 #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters. 

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Punctual

Obvious

Exhausted

Cruel 

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Unlikely

Mediocre 

Uninteresting 

Interesting 

Likely 

Correct answer:

Likely 

Explanation:

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 #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Irritable

Harmless

Transmissible

Quirky

Fickle

Correct answer:

Transmissible

Explanation:

"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 #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Significant

Effective

Trifling

Useful

Meddlesome

Correct answer:

Trifling

Explanation:

"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 #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Destitute

Humble

Sickly

Considerable

Correct answer:

Affluent

Explanation:

"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Unfulfilled

Happy

Unhappy

Unlucky

Correct answer:

Lucky

Explanation:

“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.

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