All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENERGETIC
Rocky
Messy
Bubbly
Active
Outdated
Active
"Energetic" is defined as demonstrating or having a lot of energy. "Active" means energetic, so "active" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NAÏVE
Sore
Kind
Massive
Menacing
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 #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SLY
Intelligent
Striking
Cunning
Helpful
Wise
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 #1152 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DIABOLICAL
Good
Absolve
Kind
Humorous
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 #1153 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOYAL
Late
Fearful
Timid
Faithful
Fierce
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 #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
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 #1154 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Excessive
Pleasant
Minuscule
Massive
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 #1155 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
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
personal
rickets
sneaky
messy
fussy
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
Energetic
Anemic
Horrific
Wealthy
Daring
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.
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
