SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #441 : Synonyms

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Punctual

Obvious

Exhausted

Cruel 

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Uninteresting 

Interesting 

Unlikely

Mediocre 

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 #46 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Transmissible

Fickle

Harmless

Quirky

Irritable

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 #47 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Significant

Effective

Meddlesome

Trifling

Useful

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 #48 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Destitute

Considerable

Humble

Sickly

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 #441 : Synonyms

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Lucky

Happy

Unfulfilled

Unlucky

Unhappy

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.

Example Question #442 : Synonyms

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

SICK

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Rarely

Tolerant

Unwell

Normal

Correct answer:

Unwell

Explanation:

"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites. 

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Humble

Damaging 

Listen 

Scary 

Direction 

Correct answer:

Scary 

Explanation:

"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.

Example Question #443 : Synonyms

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

IMPORTANT

Possible Answers:

Dedicated

Significant

Deductive

Thrilling

Disentangled

Correct answer:

Significant

Explanation:

"Important" is defined as of great significance or value; thus, "significant" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #444 : Synonyms

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Defeated

Somber 

Broken 

Tired 

Correct answer:

Tired 

Explanation:

If you are “weary,” you are tired, so "tired" is the correct answer. It is important not to confuse weary with "wary," which means cautious or on your guard. To help you, “somber” means sad or melancholy. “Defeated” and “broken” can mean the same thing, which is beaten and feeling like there is nothing left for you to do.

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