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

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Example Questions

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

A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .

Possible Answers:

subpar

unrealistic

spectacular

average

loud

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 #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.

Possible Answers:

terrible

None of the other answers

awful

horrible

exceptional

Correct answer:

exceptional

Explanation:

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

Example Question #634 : Synonyms

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

SUPER

Possible Answers:

Sad

Poor

Old

Average

Excellent

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

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

Example Question #635 : Synonyms

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

PRECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Common

Lost

Free

Strange

Valuable

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

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

Example Question #3 : 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

excellent

terrible

wonderful

impressive

Correct answer:

terrible

Explanation:

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

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.

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Beneficial 

Chaotic 

Foggy 

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 #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.

MAGNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Bowl

Cowardly

Tenacious

Beautiful

Horrible

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 #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.

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Fantastic

Pessimistic

Hideous

Boring

Discouraging

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

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

Abnormal

Possible Answers:

Humorous

Luxurious

Fertile

Unusual

Effective

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

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

Average

Possible Answers:

Brave

Creative

Ordinary

Different

Spectacular

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Average" means common or ordinary.

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