All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Absent
Sleepy
Present
Missing
Friend
Trick
Missing
Absent means not present or missing.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Ill
Healthy
Angry
Rude
Helpful
Sick
Sick
Ill means sick.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.
None of the above
vigorous
slow
boring
stale
vigorous
"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EASY
Effortless
Regulated
Difficult
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 #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERMEDIATE
Simple
Challenging
Experienced
Playful
In-between
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 #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNFORTUNATE
Generous
Selfish
Lucky
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 #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUSPICIOUS
Appealing
Unfortunate
Displeasing
Attractive
Fortunate
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 #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOGUS
Authentic
Genuine
Persuasive
Fake
Real
Fake
Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARTICULAR
Sickly
Common
Special
Strange
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 #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Iconic
Minimal
Decorative
Legendary
Callous
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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