SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, and Age
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of "stationary" is __________.
efficient
talkative
motionless
fast-moving
job-related
motionless
"Stationary" is an adjective that means "not moving," so we need to pick out another adjective that means "not moving." While "fast-moving" also has to do with movement, it means the opposite of "not moving," so it can't be the correct answer. "Motionless," on the other hand, means "not moving," so "motionless" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of “final” is __________.
last
nature
delicious
initial
beginning
last
“Final” is an adjective that can mean “coming at the end,” “reached as the outcome,” or “allowing no further doubt.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “coming at the end” or “allowing no further doubt.” That means that “initial” cannot be the correct answer, because “initial” means “existing or occurring at the beginning,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “final.” “Last,” however, is a word that when used as an adjective means “coming after all others in time or order; final,” and because “last” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “final,” “last” is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
A synonym of “prepared” is . . .
unready
ready
exact
open
limited
ready
“Prepared,” when used as an adjective, can mean “ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity.” That means that “unready” cannot be the correct answer, because “unready” means “not prepared for a situation or activity,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “prepared.” “Ready,” however, is an adjective that means “in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; fully prepared,” and because “ready” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “prepared,” “ready” is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Daily
Selfish
Shallow
Skinny
Dirty
Everyday
Everyday
"Daily" means occurring everyday. Shallow means not deep. Dirty means not clean. Selfish describes someone who cares only about himself. Skinny describes someone who is thin.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
Will you love me forever?
None of the other answers
always
never
sometimes
occasionaly
always
"Always" and "forever" have a similar meaning.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The brief meeting happened before school.
short
lengthy
long
None of the other answers
boring
short
"Brief" and "short" both mean small amounts of time.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Final
Last
Competitive
Beginning
Middle
Sad
Last
"Final" means last or end.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Ancient
Friendly
Old
Cold
Fresh
New
Old
"Ancient" means very old.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Swift
Handsome
Skinny
Smart
Quick
Slow
Quick
"Swift" means fast or quick.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Timing, Speed, Movement, And Age
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SELDOM
Hard
Rare
Loud
Friendly
Often
Rare
"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.
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