SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
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Example Question #401 : Synonyms
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
I ate a hearty meal for lunch.
tiny
bland
small
None of the above
satisfying
satisfying
Satisfying can be plugged into the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #402 : Synonyms
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
They were in a minor car accident, and nobody got hurt.
large
terrifying
None of the above
dangerous
small
small
"Minor" can only be replaced by the word "small," to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #403 : Synonyms
A synonym of “fortuitous” is __________.
lucky
purposeful
colorful
sneaky
tired
lucky
“Fortuitous” is an adjective hat means either “happening by accident or chance rather than design” or, informally, “happening by a lucky chance; fortunate,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “happening by accident” or “fortunate.” That means that “purposeful” cannot be the correct answer, because “purposeful” can mean “intentional,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “fortuitous.” “Lucky,” however, is an adjective that means “having, bringing, or resulting from good luck,” and because “lucky” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “fortuitous,” “lucky” is the correct answer.
Example Question #404 : Synonyms
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The elegant bracelet shimmered in the moonlight.
ugly
boring
None of the above
dull
fancy
fancy
"Fancy" could be substituted into the sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #411 : Synonyms
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
He became quite notable after his sports success.
None of the above
famous
lost
lonesome
restricted
famous
"Famous" could replace "notable" to maintain a similar meaning to the sentence.
Example Question #412 : Synonyms
A synonym of “extravagant” is . . .
interesting
lavish
thrifty
wild
rumbling
lavish
“Extravagant” is an adjective that can mean “lacking restraint in spending money or using resources,” “costing too much money,” “or “exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “expensive” or “unreasonable.” That means that “thrifty” cannot be the correct answer, because “thrifty” means “using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully” when used of a person or their behavior, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “extravagant.” “Lavish,” however, is an adjective that can mean “sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious,” “spent or given in profusion,” or when used of a person, “very generous or extravagant,” and because “lavish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extravagant,” “lavish” is the correct answer.
Example Question #412 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word that has the closest meaning to the word in question.
Foreign
Known
Unfamiliar
Dangerous
National
Difficult
Unfamiliar
"Foreign" describes something unfamiliar; known is something that a person is already knowledgable about; dangerous describes something that could potentially harm someone; difficult means not easy; and national refers to something in one's country.
Example Question #413 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Wealthy
Poor
Confusing
Rich
Plentiful
Slow
Rich
"Wealthy" means rich; poor means not having much money; confusing means not being able to understand; slow means moving at a low speed; and plentiful means a lot.
Example Question #414 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Minor
Guilty
Kind
Small
Knowledgable
Judicial
Small
"Minor" means small or unimportant; Guilty is someone who should be blamed; Judicial is related to the court system; Knowledgable describes a person who is well-informed; and Kind means nice.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Mighty
Obedient
Evil
Adventurous
Honorable
Strong
Strong
"Mighty" means strong and powerful.
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