SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #302 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Small

Fragile

Ambitious

Stormy

Hilarious

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.

Example Question #701 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

THROB

Possible Answers:

Vibrate

Lift

Whistle

Ache

Correct answer:

Ache

Explanation:

"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Bright

Weak

Colorful

Strong

Dim

Correct answer:

Dim

Explanation:

"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright." 

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

UNKEMPT

Possible Answers:

Brave

Wise

Foolish

Neat

Messy

Correct answer:

Messy

Explanation:

"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MASKED

Possible Answers:

Covered 

Challenging 

Calm

Quick

Open 

Correct answer:

Covered 

Explanation:

When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective. 

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HUGE

Possible Answers:

Enormous

Miniature

Strong

Potent

Energetic

Correct answer:

Enormous

Explanation:

The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BLURRY

Possible Answers:

Visible

Opaque

Definite

Perfect

Clear

Correct answer:

Opaque

Explanation:

"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Kind

Inappropriate

Passionate

Appropriate

Fancy

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SHARP

Possible Answers:

Flat

Blunt

Hefty

Pointed

Heavy

Correct answer:

Pointed

Explanation:

The words "sharp" and "pointed" are synonymous. The words "flat" and "blunt" refer to something that is not sharp or pointed. The words "heavy" and "hefty" both refer to something that weighs a lot.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SOLID

Possible Answers:

Filthy

Invisible

Clear

Dirty

Firm

Correct answer:

Firm

Explanation:

The words "solid" and "firm" are synonymous. The incorrect answer choices also contain some words that are synonymous with each other. "Dirty" and "filthy" mean the same thing; the words "clear" and "invisible" are also very closely related in meaning. Identifying this kind of relationship between answer choices can help eliminate the incorrect answers.

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