SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Exhausted

Punctual

Cruel 

Obvious

Correct answer:

Exhausted

Explanation:

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

Example Question #441 : Synonyms

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

PROBABLE

Possible Answers:

Interesting 

Unlikely

Uninteresting 

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: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONTAGIOUS

Possible Answers:

Transmissible

Quirky

Fickle

Harmless

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: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PETTY

Possible Answers:

Trifling

Significant

Effective

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 #442 : Synonyms

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

PROSPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Sickly

Humble

Considerable

Destitute

Affluent

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 #443 : Synonyms

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

FORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Unfulfilled

Happy

Lucky

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.

Example Question #444 : Synonyms

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

SICK

Possible Answers:

Rarely

Normal

Tolerant

Healthy

Unwell

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 #445 : Synonyms

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

MENACING

Possible Answers:

Scary 

Listen 

Damaging 

Humble

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 #446 : Synonyms

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

IMPORTANT

Possible Answers:

Deductive

Thrilling

Dedicated

Disentangled

Significant

Correct answer:

Significant

Explanation:

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

Example Question #447 : Synonyms

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

WEARY

Possible Answers:

Broken 

Somber 

Tired 

Defeated

Shy 

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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