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.
stale
slow
None of the above
boring
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
Fancy
Bold
Difficult
Effortless
Regulated
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: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
In-between
Simple
Challenging
Experienced
Playful
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: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNFORTUNATE
Generous
Lucky
Unlucky
Selfish
Accomplished
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: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Fortunate
Unfortunate
Displeasing
Appealing
Attractive
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: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOGUS
Authentic
Persuasive
Real
Genuine
Fake
Fake
Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTICULAR
Common
Sickly
Strange
Special
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: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Legendary
Minimal
Iconic
Callous
Decorative
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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