All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #506 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WISE
Sensible
Pleasant
Happy
Funny
Sensible
The correct answer is "sensible." "Sensible" and wise are adjectives and both words mean intelligent and reasonable. For example, one might say, "She made a sensible decision to save her money."
Example Question #507 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Proud
Religious
Friendly
Kind
Generous
Proud
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Example Question #511 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Rocky
Messy
Outdated
Bubbly
Active
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #512 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Massive
Kind
Menacing
Sore
Innocent
Innocent
"Naïve" means innocent and easily tricked, so "innocent" is the correct answer. To help you, "sore" means sensitive or in pain, "menacing" means scary, and "massive" means very big.
Example Question #513 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Wise
Striking
Intelligent
Helpful
Cunning
Cunning
"Sly" means sneaky and cunning, so "cunning" is the correct answer. To help you, "striking" means noticeable, and "wise" means very clever.
Example Question #514 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Good
Kind
Humorous
Absolve
Evil
Evil
"Diabolical" means evil, so "evil" is the correct answer. To help you, "absolve" means free someone from blame or guilt, and "humorous" means very funny.
Example Question #515 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Fearful
Faithful
Timid
Fierce
Late
Faithful
Someone who is "loyal" is honest and faithful; a loyal person stays by your side through good and bad times. So, "faithful" is the correct answer. To help you, "timid" means shy, and "fearful" means afraid.
Example Question #516 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIRTUOUS
Shy
Evil
Bold
Good
Wet
Good
"Virtuous" means good, so "good" is the correct answer. A "virtue," which is a positive attribute, is the opposite of a "vice," which is a negative attribute. Kindness is a virtue; dishonesty is a vice.
Example Question #517 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Pleasant
Excessive
Religious
Minuscule
Massive
Religious
Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.
Example Question #518 : Synonyms
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERSNICKETY
messy
rickets
personal
fussy
sneaky
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
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