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 #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

REPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Disgusting

Scary

Victorious

Alert

Attractive

Correct answer:

Disgusting

Explanation:

"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.

Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Flexible

Possible Answers:

Dirty

Colorful

Bendable

Stiff

Brave

Correct answer:

Bendable

Explanation:

Flexible means bendable.

Example Question #293 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

Flimsy

Possible Answers:

Majestic

Fragile

Strong

Magnetic

Quiet

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means fragile.

Example Question #294 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

AQUEOUS

Possible Answers:

Argumentative

Watery

Serious

Plantlike

Curious

Correct answer:

Watery

Explanation:

The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water. 

Example Question #295 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMMACULATE

Possible Answers:

Soiled

Patched

Miraculous

Frozen

Spotless

Correct answer:

Spotless

Explanation:

“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.

Example Question #296 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Warm

Respectful

Pliable

Goofy

Stylish

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.

Example Question #297 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FAMISHED

Possible Answers:

Edible

Exhausted

Ravenous

Raw

Full

Correct answer:

Ravenous

Explanation:

"Famished" means extremely hungry, as does "ravenous," so "ravenous" is the correct answer.

Example Question #298 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NUTRITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Vegetarian

Nourishing

Unhealthy

Cheap

Accessible

Correct answer:

Nourishing

Explanation:

Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

CONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Terrifying

Ordinary

Invisible

Noticeable

Correct answer:

Noticeable

Explanation:

"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.

 

Incorrect answers:

"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.

"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."

"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."

Example Question #299 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Clear

Painted

Cold

Gloomy

Shiny

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.

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