SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1321 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be avoided

Able to be touched 

Able to be seen

Able to be heard 

Able to be smelled

Correct answer:

Able to be heard 

Explanation:

Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1322 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Spicy

Hateful

Rancid

Flavorful

Correct answer:

Rancid

Explanation:

The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell.  For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."

Example Question #1323 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

PUNGENT

Possible Answers:

Strong

Soothing

Pleasant

Neutral

Disgusting

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor. 

Example Question #1324 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

DELICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Tasty

Free

Generous

Arresting 

Notable 

Correct answer:

Tasty

Explanation:

"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.

Example Question #1325 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Rocky

Freezing

Chilly

Lukewarm

Burning

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.

Example Question #1326 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Happy

Ecstatic

Adorable

Ugly

Enlightening

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #1327 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

REPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Scary

Disgusting

Attractive

Victorious

Alert

Correct answer:

Disgusting

Explanation:

"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.

Example Question #1328 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

Flexible

Possible Answers:

Bendable

Dirty

Colorful

Brave

Stiff

Correct answer:

Bendable

Explanation:

Flexible means bendable.

Example Question #1331 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal

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

Flimsy

Possible Answers:

Majestic

Quiet

Fragile

Strong

Magnetic

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means fragile.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

AQUEOUS

Possible Answers:

Plantlike

Serious

Watery

Argumentative

Curious

Correct answer:

Watery

Explanation:

The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water. 

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