All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Absent
Trick
Missing
Sleepy
Friend
Present
Missing
Absent means not present or missing.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Ill
Rude
Sick
Helpful
Healthy
Angry
Sick
Ill means sick.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.
None of the above
slow
boring
stale
vigorous
vigorous
"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EASY
Regulated
Difficult
Effortless
Bold
Fancy
Effortless
"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Challenging
Experienced
In-between
Playful
Simple
In-between
"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNFORTUNATE
Lucky
Selfish
Generous
Accomplished
Unlucky
Unlucky
"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Fortunate
Displeasing
Attractive
Appealing
Unfortunate
Fortunate
"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOGUS
Genuine
Real
Authentic
Fake
Persuasive
Fake
Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTICULAR
Special
Strange
Common
Sickly
Special
The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Iconic
Legendary
Decorative
Callous
Minimal
Decorative
"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.
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