SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Massive
Minuscule
Excessive
Pleasant
Religious
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 #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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
fussy
sneaky
rickets
messy
personal
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Worldly
Brave
Courageous
Expensive
Kind
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" 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.
ADVENTUROUS
Horrific
Daring
Energetic
Anemic
Wealthy
Daring
"Adventurous" is defined as willing to take risks or try out new things. Since "daring" is defined as adventurous or bold, it is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTELLECTUAL
Educated
Lyrical
Cerebellum
Dangerous
Interesting
Educated
"Intellectual" is defined as relating to reasoning and understanding, especially with regard to abstract and rational matters; thus "educated" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1162 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COARSE
Dull
Soft
Vulgar
High
Verbose
Vulgar
Coarse means rough in texture or rude and vulgar, so "vulgar" is the correct answer. For instance, swear words are often referred to as "coarse language" or "vulgar language."
Example Question #1163 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MILD
Understanding
Doubtful
Congratulatory
Gentle
Harsh
Gentle
"Mild" is an adjective that can mean gentle or moderate. So, "harsh" cannot be the correct answer, because "harsh" is an adjective that can mean severe, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "mild." "Gentle," however, is an adjective that means mild and tender or moderate. So, because "gentle" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mild," "gentle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1164 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMID
Calm
Bold
Audible
Shy
Silent
Shy
"Timid" means shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. To help you, "bold" means brave and confident, and "audible" means able to be heard. (The root "aud" is often found in words that have to do with hearing, like "auditory" (having to do with sound and hearing) and "auditorium" (a large room in which concerts and performances are held).)
Example Question #1165 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Brave
Meek
Shocked
Humorous
Brave
Someone who is "valiant" is very brave, so "brave" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "shocked" means surprised, and "meek" and "timid" are both synonyms of shy.
Example Question #1166 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Uncoordinated
Disastrous
Severed
Precise
Synchronized
Precise
“Meticulous” means careful or paying attention to detail, which is the same as if someone is “precise,” which means paying attention to detail. So, "precise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "meticulous": “uncoordinated” means not organized or clumsy; “synchronized” means in or on time with something; “severed” means cut off; and “disastrous” means unfortunate or terrible.
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