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 #687 : Synonyms

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

REPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Alert

Disgusting

Victorious

Attractive

Scary

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

Brave

Colorful

Stiff

Bendable

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:

Quiet

Strong

Fragile

Magnetic

Majestic

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Flimsy" means fragile.

Example Question #688 : Synonyms

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

AQUEOUS

Possible Answers:

Curious

Argumentative

Serious

Plantlike

Watery

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 #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMMACULATE

Possible Answers:

Miraculous

Frozen

Patched

Soiled

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 #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLEXIBLE

Possible Answers:

Stylish

Respectful

Goofy

Pliable

Warm

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 #293 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FAMISHED

Possible Answers:

Full

Ravenous

Exhausted

Raw

Edible

Correct answer:

Ravenous

Explanation:

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

Example Question #294 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

NUTRITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Accessible

Nourishing

Cheap

Unhealthy

Vegetarian

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:

Ordinary

Noticeable

Invisible

Terrifying

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 #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery

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

MURKY

Possible Answers:

Shiny

Gloomy

Painted

Cold

Clear

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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