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 #261 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

RARE

Possible Answers:

A lot

Great

Plenty

Few

Good

Correct answer:

Few

Explanation:

"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

WORTHY

Possible Answers:

Worthless

Needless

Useless

Needy

Valuable

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.

Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HARDY

Possible Answers:

Forceful

Correct

Easy

Tough

Party

Correct answer:

Tough

Explanation:

"Hardy" means something is able to withstand difficult conditions. Animals such as the polar bear are hardy because they live in very cold climates. "Tough" means something can withstand difficult conditions or rough handling. A person that is treated poorly but continues to excel might be said to be tough.

"Forceful" means strong or assertive.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

PRINCIPAL

Possible Answers:

Final

Janitor

Intermediate

Friend

Primary

Correct answer:

Primary

Explanation:

PRINCIPAL can be used as both a noun and an adjective. When used as a noun, it means most important person in an organization. In this case, you are looking for its meaning as an adjective. As an adjective, PRINCIPAL means first, or primary.

A "janitor" is someone that cleans the inside of buildings.

"Final" means last.

A "friend" is someone you like and spend time with.

"Intermediate" means middle.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

NOTORIOUS

Possible Answers:

Convoluted

Infamous

Unknown

Cooperative

Celebrated

Correct answer:

Infamous

Explanation:

"Notorious" most nearly means infamous, or to be known in a very negative way. "Infamous" is often incorrectly used in common speech to simply mean something that is well known; however, "infamous" in fact only refers to things regarded as negative. "Celebrated" is a direct antonym for "notorious", as it is an adjective that implies positive feelings. "Unknown" likewise is not a synonym because something that is "notorious" is in fact generally known. "Convoluted" and "cooperative" have no relation to the word "notorious."

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Determined

Famine

Dangerous

Predictable

Healthy

Correct answer:

Healthy

Explanation:

"Nourishing" means containing substances that are helpful for growth and good health, thus "healthy" is the best synonym of "nourishing."

Incorrect Answers:

"Determined" indicates being motivated to do something.

"Predictable" means expected.

"Dangerous" involves some risk.

"Famine" means a severe lack of food

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

Raw

Possible Answers:

Brave

Dull

Dim

Uncooked

Annual

Correct answer:

Uncooked

Explanation:

"Raw" means uncooked.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.

Possible Answers:

rare

shiny

rigid

ugly

pliable

Correct answer:

pliable

Explanation:

"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Sturdy

Possible Answers:

Empty

Broken

Helpful

Strong

Small

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

Sturdy means strong.

Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the word or phrase which is most similar to the word in capital letters

FLIMSY

Possible Answers:

Not welcome 

Not calm 

Not sturdy 

Not accepted 

Not friendly 

Correct answer:

Not sturdy 

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.

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