All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COVERT
Open
Honest
Dishonest
Trustworthy
Secretive
Secretive
Something that is "covert" is highly secretive, so "secretive" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, "dishonest" means not honest, and "trustworthy" means deserving of trust or responsible.
Example Question #1081 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EERIE
Content
Spooky
Frightened
Sparkly
Aural
Spooky
Since "eerie" is an adjective that means "strange and frightening," we need to find another word that also means "strange and frightening." While "frightened" might look like a good answer choice because someone might be frightened if they see something eerie, "frightened" cannot be the correct answer because it does not mean "strange and frightening." "Spooky," on the other hand, means "strange and frightening," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #441 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer which is most similar to the word in capital letters.
WEARY
Punctual
Obvious
Exhausted
Cruel
Peaceful
Exhausted
“Weary” means very physically tired, so "exhausted" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1082 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROBABLE
Likely
Uninteresting
Unlikely
Mediocre
Interesting
Likely
Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTAGIOUS
Quirky
Harmless
Irritable
Transmissible
Fickle
Transmissible
"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PETTY
Useful
Effective
Trifling
Significant
Meddlesome
Trifling
"Petty" means insignificant in comparison to other more important things or concerns, while "trifling" means unimportant or inconsequential, so "trifling" is the correct answer.
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROSPEROUS
Humble
Sickly
Affluent
Destitute
Considerable
Affluent
"Prosperous" means lucrative or successful, so "affluent," which means financially rich, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "prosperous."
Example Question #1083 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORTUNATE
Unlucky
Unhappy
Lucky
Happy
Unfulfilled
Lucky
“Fortunate” means lucky. To provide further help, “unlucky” means not lucky. The prefix "un-" means not in "unhappy" and "unlucky"; it changes the meaning of the word to the opposite. So, “unhappy” is the opposite of “happy.”“ Unfulfilled” means not fulfilled or not satisfied.
Example Question #1084 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SICK
Healthy
Rarely
Tolerant
Unwell
Normal
Unwell
"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites.
Example Question #1085 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MENACING
Scary
Listen
Humble
Damaging
Direction
Scary
"Menacing" means scary and threatening, so "scary" is the correct answer. To help you, "humble" means modest or not arrogant, and "damaging" means causing damate or hurtful.
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