SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Drive

Connect

Flourish

Huge

Sacred

Correct answer:

Huge

Explanation:

"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CUMULATIVE

Possible Answers:

Difference

Separate

Quotient

Amassed

Inductive

Correct answer:

Amassed

Explanation:

CUMULATIVE means amassed.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Large

Invisible

Small

Dangerous

Slow

Correct answer:

Large

Explanation:

"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOLE

Possible Answers:

Many

Property

Together

Only

Body

Correct answer:

Only

Explanation:

"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."

Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SOLO

Possible Answers:

Intrepid 

Crafty 

Paired 

Grave 

Alone 

Correct answer:

Alone 

Explanation:

“Solo,” when used as an adjective, means alone or by yourself, so "alone" is the best answer choice. To provide further help, “crafty” means cunning, sneaky and clever; “paired” means matched up in groups of two or put together with something else; “grave” means serious and sad; and “intrepid” means adventurous.

Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TREMENDOUS

Possible Answers:

Unimposing

Collaborative

Common

Horrifying

Monumental

Correct answer:

Monumental

Explanation:

Both "tremendous" and "monumental" mean exceedingly large in importance or size, so "monumental" is the correct answer.

Example Question #231 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DISTINCT

Possible Answers:

Raze

Separate 

Confirm 

Opaque 

Abolish 

Correct answer:

Separate 

Explanation:

"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.

Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

VAST

Possible Answers:

Loose

Tight

Plump

Big

Skinny

Correct answer:

Big

Explanation:

“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.

Example Question #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NUMEROUS

Possible Answers:

Few

Many

Numbers

Some

Correct answer:

Many

Explanation:

"Numerous" means many. For example: There were numerous ants crawling over the sandwich. "Few" is an antonym to "numerous."

Example Question #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FREQUENT

Possible Answers:

Regular

Normal

Constant

Eternal

Irregular

Correct answer:

Regular

Explanation:

The words "frequent" and "regular" are synonymous. They are used to refer to something that happens often. Although some of the other words also refer the rate at which something happens, they are not as closely related as the words "frequent" and "regular."

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