All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
A synonym of "absurd" is __________.
quiet
honored
serious
fragile
ridiculous
ridiculous
Since "absurd" is an adjective that means "silly," we need to pick out another adjective that means "silly." While "serious" may look like the correct answer, it actually means the opposite of "silly." However, "ridiculous" is an adjective that means "extremely silly or unreasonable," so "ridiculous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
A synonym of “fundamental” is __________.
weird
trivial
sensational
scary
crucial
crucial
“Fundamental” is an adjective that means “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “important.” That means that “trivial” cannot be the correct answer, because “trivial,” is an adjective that means “of little value or importance,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “fundamental.” “Crucial,” however, is an adjective that means either “decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something” or “of great importance,” and because “crucial” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “fundamental,” “crucial” is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
Laura held many latent talents.
hobbies
useful
impressive
hidden
gifts
hidden
"Latent" means dormant or hidden.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.
real
large
new
None of the other answers
artificial
artificial
"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unbelievable
Common
Unfair
A lot
Incredible
Cheap
Incredible
"Unbelievable" means incredible.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESSENTIAL
Jealous
Weak
Excited
Optional
Necessary
Necessary
"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The necklace contained a genuine diamond stud.
None of the above
fake
decoy
real
fabricated
real
"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
BIASED.
Fair
Unfair
Calculated
Old
Youthful
Unfair
Biased means unfair, or based on one person’s opinion. To help you youthful means young; calculated means thought about.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECEPTIVE
Average
Mediocre
Easy
Tricky
Fantastic
Tricky
Someone who is "deceptive" is sneaky and trying to trick someone, so "tricky" is the correct answer. To help you, "mediocre" means average in a bad way, and "fantastic" means very good, so good it is hard to believe, or unbelievable.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCURATE
Correct
Routine
Carefree
General
Frequent
Correct
"Accurate" means without mistakes, so "correct" is the best match. "General" means not specific, and "carefree" is defined as free from care. "Frequent" means happening often, and "routine" is the regular way of doing something.
All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
