SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #701 : Synonyms

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Comforting

Sturdy

Agile

Breakable

Risky

Correct answer:

Breakable

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Beautiful

Effortless

Ugly

Intriguing

Generous

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Ambitious

Fragile

Hilarious

Stormy

Small

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Whistle

Vibrate

Lift

Ache

Correct answer:

Ache

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Weak

Strong

Colorful

Bright

Dim

Correct answer:

Dim

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Brave

Foolish

Wise

Neat

Messy

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Quick

Calm

Challenging 

Open 

Covered 

Correct answer:

Covered 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Enormous

Strong

Energetic

Potent

Miniature

Correct answer:

Enormous

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Opaque

Visible

Perfect

Definite

Clear

Correct answer:

Opaque

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Passionate

Fancy

Kind

Appropriate

Inappropriate

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

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.

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