All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
spectacular
subpar
loud
average
unrealistic
spectacular
"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 #2 : 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.
awful
None of the other answers
exceptional
horrible
terrible
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
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.
SUPER
Excellent
Sad
Average
Poor
Old
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
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.
PRECIOUS
Valuable
Free
Lost
Strange
Common
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
excellent
impressive
None of the above
wonderful
terrible
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #6 : 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
Chaotic
Harmful
Beneficial
Excellent
Foggy
Beneficial
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 #7 : 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
Tenacious
Cowardly
Bowl
Beautiful
Horrible
Beautiful
"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 #8 : 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
Discouraging
Pessimistic
Fantastic
Hideous
Boring
Fantastic
"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 #1283 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Humorous
Unusual
Fertile
Effective
Luxurious
Unusual
"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 #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Spectacular
Different
Ordinary
Creative
Brave
Ordinary
"Average" means common or ordinary.