All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Absent
Trick
Missing
Sleepy
Friend
Present
Missing
Absent means not present or missing.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Ill
Rude
Sick
Helpful
Healthy
Angry
Sick
Ill means sick.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.
slow
vigorous
boring
None of the above
stale
vigorous
"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EASY
Regulated
Bold
Effortless
Difficult
Fancy
Effortless
"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Experienced
In-between
Playful
Challenging
Simple
In-between
"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNFORTUNATE
Generous
Selfish
Unlucky
Accomplished
Lucky
Unlucky
"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Unfortunate
Displeasing
Fortunate
Appealing
Attractive
Fortunate
"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOGUS
Authentic
Genuine
Real
Fake
Persuasive
Fake
Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTICULAR
Special
Sickly
Common
Strange
Special
The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Decorative
Minimal
Legendary
Iconic
Callous
Decorative
"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.
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