SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which is a synonym for identical? 

Possible Answers:

Indirect

Different

None of the other choices.

Not the same

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:

Peculiar

Beneficial

Deceit

Normal

Inferior

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:

Amazing 

Complicated 

Simple 

Diverse

Detestable

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 #251 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TYPICAL

Possible Answers:

Peculiar

Usual

Eager

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 #252 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLEASANT

Possible Answers:

Frequent

Brave

Sad

Enjoyable

Terrible

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 #253 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUPERB

Possible Answers:

Inadequate

Confined

Excellent

Monotonous

Mediocre

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:

Desolate

Remarkable

Profitable

Holy

Corny

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:

Efficient

Untimely

Remorseful

Forceful

Considerate

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:

Complex 

Doubtful 

Basic 

Unique 

Remote 

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:

Usual

Abnormal

Common

Even

Simple

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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