SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Connect
Sacred
Drive
Huge
Flourish
Huge
"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.
Example Question #621 : Synonyms
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CUMULATIVE
Difference
Amassed
Quotient
Inductive
Separate
Amassed
CUMULATIVE means amassed.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Large
Dangerous
Small
Slow
Invisible
Large
"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
Only
Body
Many
Together
Property
Only
"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLO
Grave
Crafty
Paired
Intrepid
Alone
Alone
“Solo,” when used as an adjective, means alone or by yourself, so "alone" is the best answer choice. To provide further help, “crafty” means cunning, sneaky and clever; “paired” means matched up in groups of two or put together with something else; “grave” means serious and sad; and “intrepid” means adventurous.
Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TREMENDOUS
Monumental
Common
Collaborative
Unimposing
Horrifying
Monumental
Both "tremendous" and "monumental" mean exceedingly large in importance or size, so "monumental" is the correct answer.
Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCT
Abolish
Confirm
Raze
Separate
Opaque
Separate
"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Plump
Tight
Skinny
Big
Loose
Big
“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.
Example Question #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMEROUS
Few
Many
Numbers
Some
Many
"Numerous" means many. For example: There were numerous ants crawling over the sandwich. "Few" is an antonym to "numerous."
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FREQUENT
Irregular
Eternal
Constant
Normal
Regular
Regular
The words "frequent" and "regular" are synonymous. They are used to refer to something that happens often. Although some of the other words also refer the rate at which something happens, they are not as closely related as the words "frequent" and "regular."
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