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 #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which word can replace the underlined word?

It was so awful how sick he became.

Possible Answers:

terrible

impressive

excellent

wonderful

None of the above

Correct answer:

terrible

Explanation:

"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning. 

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Beneficial 

Excellent 

Chaotic 

Foggy 

Correct answer:

Beneficial 

Explanation:

Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

MAGNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Bowl

Tenacious

Beautiful

Cowardly

Horrible

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."

Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Fantastic

Hideous

Pessimistic

Boring

Discouraging

Correct answer:

Fantastic

Explanation:

"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Abnormal

Possible Answers:

Luxurious

Effective

Fertile

Unusual

Humorous

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Average

Possible Answers:

Brave

Different

Ordinary

Spectacular

Creative

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Average" means common or ordinary.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Terrible

Ordinary

Empty

Nervous

Unusual

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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.

UNCANNY

Possible Answers:

uncanned

extraordinary

regular

bottled

weird

Correct answer:

extraordinary

Explanation:

"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NORMAL

Possible Answers:

Ordinary

Bold

Excitable

Illuminating

Abnormal

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

COMMON

Possible Answers:

Brave

Ordinary

Delayed

Quick

Handsome

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.

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