SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, and Rarity

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

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

← Previous 1 3

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .

Possible Answers:

spectacular

average

loud

unrealistic

subpar

Correct answer:

spectacular

Explanation:

"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

You did an outstanding job on you last exam.

Possible Answers:

horrible

None of the other answers

awful

terrible

exceptional

Correct answer:

exceptional

Explanation:

"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence. 

Example Question #236 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUPER

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Sad

Old

Poor

Average

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.

Example Question #237 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Lost

Valuable

Strange

Free

Common

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which word can replace the underlined word?

It was so awful how sick he became.

Possible Answers:

None of the above

impressive

excellent

wonderful

terrible

Correct answer:

terrible

Explanation:

"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning. 

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Foggy 

Chaotic 

Beneficial 

Excellent 

Harmful

Correct answer:

Beneficial 

Explanation:

Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

MAGNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Tenacious

Cowardly

Horrible

Bowl

Beautiful

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Hideous

Pessimistic

Discouraging

Boring

Fantastic

Correct answer:

Fantastic

Explanation:

"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Abnormal

Possible Answers:

Effective

Luxurious

Fertile

Unusual

Humorous

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.

Example Question #10 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Average

Possible Answers:

Different

Ordinary

Spectacular

Creative

Brave

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Average" means common or ordinary.

← Previous 1 3
Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors