SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #511 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ENERGETIC

Possible Answers:

Rocky

Messy

Outdated

Bubbly

Active

Correct answer:

Active

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Massive 

Kind

Menacing 

Sore

Innocent 

Correct answer:

Innocent 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Wise 

Striking 

Intelligent 

Helpful 

Cunning 

Correct answer:

Cunning 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Good 

Kind 

Humorous 

Absolve 

Evil

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Fearful

Faithful

Timid 

Fierce 

Late 

Correct answer:

Faithful

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Shy 

Evil

Bold 

Good 

Wet

Correct answer:

Good 

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Pleasant

Excessive

Religious 

Minuscule

Massive

Correct answer:

Religious 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

messy

rickets

personal

fussy

sneaky

Correct answer:

fussy

Explanation:

"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.

Example Question #519 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

Courageous

Brave

Worldly

Kind

Expensive

Correct answer:

Kind

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADVENTUROUS

Possible Answers:

Horrific

Wealthy

Energetic

Anemic

Daring

Correct answer:

Daring

Explanation:

"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.

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