SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IRATE

Possible Answers:

Controlled

Furious

Perturbed

Measured

Energized

Correct answer:

Furious

Explanation:

"Irate" most nearly means furious, or extremely angry. "Perturbed" also implies a disturbed mental state, but the degree of intensity is not severe enough to be a synonym for "irate". "Measured" and "controlled" both imply a state of calmness that does not correspond with "irate." "Energized" means to be full of vitality or excitement, which has no relation to the word "irate."

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ELATED

Possible Answers:

Discontent

Miserable

Maladaptive

Worried

Thrilled

Correct answer:

Thrilled

Explanation:

"Elated" means to make someone very happy. "Thrilled," which means to cause someone to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure, is the best synonym of "elated."

Incorrect Answers:

"Discontent" means not pleased.

"Maladaptive" means inadequate.

"Miserable" means very happy or uncomfortable, and is an antonym of "elated."

"Worried" involves being anxious or troubled about something.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

A synonym of "stationary" is __________.

Possible Answers:

talkative

efficient

motionless

fast-moving

job-related

Correct answer:

motionless

Explanation:

"Stationary" is an adjective that means "not moving," so we need to pick out another adjective that means "not moving." While "fast-moving" also has to do with movement, it means the opposite of "not moving," so it can't be the correct answer. "Motionless," on the other hand, means "not moving," so "motionless" is the correct answer.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of “final” is __________.

Possible Answers:

nature

initial

delicious

beginning

last

Correct answer:

last

Explanation:

“Final” is an adjective that can mean “coming at the end,” “reached as the outcome,” or “allowing no further doubt.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “coming at the end” or “allowing no further doubt.” That means that “initial” cannot be the correct answer, because “initial” means “existing or occurring at the beginning,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “final.” “Last,” however, is a word that when used as an adjective means “coming after all others in time or order; final,” and because “last” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “final,” “last” is the correct answer.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

A synonym of “prepared” is . . .

Possible Answers:

limited

open

exact

unready

ready

Correct answer:

ready

Explanation:

“Prepared,” when used as an adjective, can mean “ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity.” That means that “unready” cannot be the correct answer, because “unready” means “not prepared for a situation or activity,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “prepared.” “Ready,” however, is an adjective that means “in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared,” and because “ready” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “prepared,” “ready” is the correct answer.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Daily

Possible Answers:

Dirty

Everyday

Skinny

Shallow

Selfish

Correct answer:

Everyday

Explanation:

"Daily" means occurring everyday. Shallow means not deep. Dirty means not clean. Selfish describes someone who cares only about himself. Skinny describes someone who is thin.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

Will you love me forever?

Possible Answers:

never

None of the other answers

occasionaly 

always

sometimes

Correct answer:

always

Explanation:

"Always" and "forever" have a similar meaning. 

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The brief meeting happened before school.

Possible Answers:

long

boring

short

lengthy

None of the other answers

Correct answer:

short

Explanation:

"Brief" and "short" both mean small amounts of time. 

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Final

Possible Answers:

Beginning

Middle

Sad

Competitive

Last

Correct answer:

Last

Explanation:

"Final" means last or end.

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Ancient

Possible Answers:

Fresh

Cold

Friendly

New

Old

Correct answer:

Old

Explanation:

"Ancient" means very old.

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