All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #701 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Comforting
Sturdy
Agile
Breakable
Risky
Breakable
Something that is “delicate” is easily broken and fragile. To provide further help, “sturdy" means not easily broken or tipped over, “comforting” means providing comfort and making you feel better, "agile" means quick-moving and athletic, and "risky" means involving risk-taking and therefore dangerous and uncertain.
Example Question #702 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Beautiful
Effortless
Ugly
Intriguing
Generous
Ugly
Something that is “hideous” is ugly, gross, and unpleasant. To provide further help, “generous” means giving of gifts and money; “beautiful” means very attractive and good-looking; “intriguing” means interesting and fascinating; and “effortless” means requiring or seeming to require no work or effort.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Ambitious
Fragile
Hilarious
Stormy
Small
Fragile
Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THROB
Whistle
Vibrate
Lift
Ache
Ache
"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Weak
Strong
Colorful
Bright
Dim
Dim
"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright."
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNKEMPT
Brave
Foolish
Wise
Neat
Messy
Messy
"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASKED
Quick
Calm
Challenging
Open
Covered
Covered
When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUGE
Enormous
Strong
Energetic
Potent
Miniature
Enormous
The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRY
Opaque
Visible
Perfect
Definite
Clear
Opaque
"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT
Passionate
Fancy
Kind
Appropriate
Inappropriate
Fancy
The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
