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 #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

He was awe-struck by the luminous city lights.

Possible Answers:

flashing

inspiring

None of the other answers

bright

ubiquitous

Correct answer:

bright

Explanation:

"Bright" is closest in meaning to luminous in the given context. Do not be fooled by the answer choice flashing. Although city lights may flash, "luminous" does NOT mean flashing.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

Chilled

Possible Answers:

Heated

Cooked

Cooled

Destroyed

Picked up

Correct answer:

Cooled

Explanation:

"Chilled" means cooled.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

Delicious

Possible Answers:

Tasty

Sour

Fresh

Disgusting

Rotten

Correct answer:

Tasty

Explanation:

"Delicious" means tasty.

Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SCRUFFY

Possible Answers:

Eloquent 

Hardworking

Untidy 

Artistic 

Comfortable 

Correct answer:

Untidy 

Explanation:

"Scruffy" means messy or untidy in appearance, so "untidy," which means not tidy, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "scruffy": "artistic" means able to create creative works; "eloquent" means well-spoken; "hardworking" means diligent; and "comfortable" means cozy.

Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AUDIBLE

Possible Answers:

Able to be smelled

Able to be heard 

Able to be seen

Able to be avoided

Able to be touched 

Correct answer:

Able to be heard 

Explanation:

Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.

Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Rancid

Hateful

Spicy

Flavorful

Correct answer:

Rancid

Explanation:

The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell.  For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."

Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PUNGENT

Possible Answers:

Strong

Neutral

Disgusting

Pleasant

Soothing

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor. 

Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DELICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Generous

Arresting 

Free

Tasty

Notable 

Correct answer:

Tasty

Explanation:

"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.

Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Freezing

Lukewarm

Rocky

Burning

Chilly

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.

Example Question #686 : Synonyms

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

HIDEOUS

Possible Answers:

Ugly

Enlightening

Happy

Adorable

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Ugly

Explanation:

Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.

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