SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEVOUT
Religious
Pleasant
Massive
Minuscule
Excessive
Religious
Someone who is "devout" is very religious, so "religious" is the correct answer. To help you, "massive" means very big, "minuscule" means very small, and "excessive" means too much.
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERSNICKETY
rickets
messy
personal
fussy
sneaky
fussy
"Persnickety" means fussy or a desire to have things precisely as you wish.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
Courageous
Kind
Expensive
Worldly
Brave
Kind
"Benevolent" means kind or compassionate, so "kind" is the correct answer.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADVENTUROUS
Energetic
Wealthy
Horrific
Daring
Anemic
Daring
"Adventurous" is defined as willing to take risks or try out new things. Since "daring" is defined as adventurous or bold, it is the best answer choice.
Example Question #521 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTELLECTUAL
Cerebellum
Dangerous
Educated
Interesting
Lyrical
Educated
"Intellectual" is defined as relating to reasoning and understanding, especially with regard to abstract and rational matters; thus "educated" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #522 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COARSE
Soft
Vulgar
High
Verbose
Dull
Vulgar
Coarse means rough in texture or rude and vulgar, so "vulgar" is the correct answer. For instance, swear words are often referred to as "coarse language" or "vulgar language."
Example Question #523 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MILD
Understanding
Harsh
Gentle
Congratulatory
Doubtful
Gentle
"Mild" is an adjective that can mean gentle or moderate. So, "harsh" cannot be the correct answer, because "harsh" is an adjective that can mean severe, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of "mild." "Gentle," however, is an adjective that means mild and tender or moderate. So, because "gentle" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "mild," "gentle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #524 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TIMID
Shy
Calm
Silent
Audible
Bold
Shy
"Timid" means shy, so "shy" is the correct answer. To help you, "bold" means brave and confident, and "audible" means able to be heard. (The root "aud" is often found in words that have to do with hearing, like "auditory" (having to do with sound and hearing) and "auditorium" (a large room in which concerts and performances are held).)
Example Question #525 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Humorous
Meek
Shocked
Brave
Brave
Someone who is "valiant" is very brave, so "brave" is the correct answer. To help you, "humorous" means funny, "shocked" means surprised, and "meek" and "timid" are both synonyms of shy.
Example Question #526 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
METICULOUS
Uncoordinated
Disastrous
Precise
Synchronized
Severed
Precise
“Meticulous” means careful or paying attention to detail, which is the same as if someone is “precise,” which means paying attention to detail. So, "precise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "meticulous": “uncoordinated” means not organized or clumsy; “synchronized” means in or on time with something; “severed” means cut off; and “disastrous” means unfortunate or terrible.
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