SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #626 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISTINCT

Possible Answers:

Opaque 

Raze

Abolish 

Separate 

Confirm 

Correct answer:

Separate 

Explanation:

"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.

Example Question #627 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VAST

Possible Answers:

Big

Plump

Loose

Tight

Skinny

Correct answer:

Big

Explanation:

“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.

Example Question #626 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

NUMEROUS

Possible Answers:

Numbers

Many

Some

Few

Correct answer:

Many

Explanation:

"Numerous" means many. For example: There were numerous ants crawling over the sandwich. "Few" is an antonym to "numerous."

Example Question #628 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FREQUENT

Possible Answers:

Eternal

Irregular

Regular

Constant

Normal

Correct answer:

Regular

Explanation:

The words "frequent" and "regular" are synonymous. They are used to refer to something that happens often. Although some of the other words also refer the rate at which something happens, they are not as closely related as the words "frequent" and "regular."

Example Question #631 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MASSIVE

Possible Answers:

Moderate

Plenty

Sufficient

Enough

Gigantic

Correct answer:

Gigantic

Explanation:

"Massive" and "gigantic" both refer to something having a very large size. The other words describe quantities not sizes. 

Example Question #632 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENLARGED

Possible Answers:

Gigantic

Humongous

Bigger

Huge

Enormous

Correct answer:

Bigger

Explanation:

The words "enlarged" and "bigger" are closest in meaning; these synonyms refer to something that has been made larger. The words "humongous," "enormous," "gigantic," and "huge" are all synonymous with each other. They refer to something that is extremely big; these words do not necessarily refer to something that has been made bigger or that has been enlarged. 

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

A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .

Possible Answers:

loud

average

spectacular

unrealistic

subpar

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:

horrible

awful

None of the other answers

exceptional

terrible

Correct answer:

exceptional

Explanation:

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

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

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

SUPER

Possible Answers:

Excellent

Poor

Old

Average

Sad

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

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

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.

PRECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Strange

Common

Lost

Free

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

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

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