SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Fantastic
Boring
Hideous
Discouraging
Pessimistic
Explanation
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
terrible
wonderful
excellent
impressive
None of the above
Explanation
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Large
Small
Dangerous
Slow
Invisible
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.
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Ancient
Old
New
Fresh
Friendly
Cold
Explanation
"Ancient" means very old.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NORMAL
Ordinary
Abnormal
Bold
Illuminating
Excitable
Explanation
"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPLIT
Divided
Patrolled
Increased
Shocked
Elongated
Explanation
"Split" means "divided" or disunited, so "divided" is the correct answer.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
Only
Many
Body
Together
Property
Explanation
"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Daily
Everyday
Shallow
Dirty
Selfish
Skinny
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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLO
Alone
Crafty
Paired
Grave
Intrepid
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.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INSTANT
Immediately
Delayed
Magical
Similar
Putrid
Explanation
"Instant" is defined as occurring immediately, so "immediately" is the best answer choice! "Delayed" means taking more time to happen than was originally predicted, making it a loose antonym, or opposite, of "instant," and the other answer choices are not related in meaning to "instant."