SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Which is a synonym for identical? 

Possible Answers:

Not the same

Indirect

Different

None of the other choices.

Same

Correct answer:

Same

Explanation:

"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike. 

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ODD

Possible Answers:

Deceit

Inferior

Peculiar

Beneficial

Normal

Correct answer:

Peculiar

Explanation:

"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Simple 

Detestable

Complicated 

Amazing 

Diverse

Correct answer:

Amazing 

Explanation:

Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Peculiar

Eager

Usual

Infrequent

Invisible

Correct answer:

Usual

Explanation:

Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLEASANT

Possible Answers:

Terrible

Frequent

Sad

Brave

Enjoyable

Correct answer:

Enjoyable

Explanation:

"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUPERB

Possible Answers:

Inadequate

Mediocre

Monotonous

Confined

Excellent

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LUCRATIVE

Possible Answers:

Corny

Profitable

Desolate

Holy

Remarkable

Correct answer:

Profitable

Explanation:

Something that is "lucrative" makes a lot of money, this is the same as saying "profitable." A business that is "profitable" and "lucrative" is a business that makes a lot of money. To provide further help, "desolate" means isolated and without life; "remarkable" means fascinating, interesting; "corny" means cheesy

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PRODUCTIVE

Possible Answers:

Considerate

Efficient

Forceful

Remorseful

Untimely

Correct answer:

Efficient

Explanation:

"Productive" means efficient. If someone has been "productive" than they have got a large amount of work done. To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a bad time, happening too soon; "forceful" means done or said with force; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; "remorseful" means sorry, feeling sorry for having done something wrong.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FUNDAMENTAL 

Possible Answers:

Doubtful 

Remote 

Unique 

Complex 

Basic 

Correct answer:

Basic 

Explanation:

"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means something that is of basic and of essential importance. 

Example Question #259 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ODD

Possible Answers:

Simple

Common

Usual

Even

Abnormal

Correct answer:

Abnormal

Explanation:

"Odd" and "abnormal" are synonyms. They refer to something or someone that is out of the ordinary. The other words do not share this meaning. "Common" and "usual" are antonyms of "odd."

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