All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #651 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLEASANT
Terrible
Brave
Frequent
Sad
Enjoyable
Enjoyable
"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
Example Question #652 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUPERB
Monotonous
Mediocre
Excellent
Inadequate
Confined
Excellent
“Superb” means excellent, perfect, or very good, so "excellent" is the correct answer. To provide further help, “inadequate” means not good enough; “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected; “monotonous” means tedious and boring or spoken using one tone; and “confined” means restrained.
Example Question #653 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LUCRATIVE
Remarkable
Desolate
Profitable
Holy
Corny
Profitable
Something that is "lucrative" makes a lot of money, this is the same as saying "profitable." A business that is "profitable" and "lucrative" is a business that makes a lot of money. To provide further help, "desolate" means isolated and without life; "remarkable" means fascinating, interesting; "corny" means cheesy.
Example Question #654 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTIVE
Untimely
Forceful
Considerate
Efficient
Remorseful
Efficient
"Productive" means efficient. If someone has been "productive" than they have got a large amount of work done. To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a bad time, happening too soon; "forceful" means done or said with force; "considerate" means kind and thoughtful; "remorseful" means sorry, feeling sorry for having done something wrong.
Example Question #655 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Remote
Basic
Doubtful
Complex
Unique
Basic
"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means something that is of basic and of essential importance.
Example Question #656 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ODD
Common
Abnormal
Usual
Even
Simple
Abnormal
"Odd" and "abnormal" are synonyms. They refer to something or someone that is out of the ordinary. The other words do not share this meaning. "Common" and "usual" are antonyms of "odd."
Example Question #657 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RARE
Plenty
A lot
Few
Great
Good
Few
"Good" and "great" are closely related, as are "plenty" and "a lot." The word "rare" is closest in meaning to the word "few." "His paintings were considered rare because so few were left after the fire." Process of elimination can help you arrive at the correct answer here.
Example Question #658 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WORTHY
Worthless
Useless
Valuable
Needless
Needy
Valuable
The words "worthy" and "valuable" are synonymous; they refer to something that has value. The word "worthless" is an antonym of the words "worthy" and "valuable." "Needless" refers to something that is not necessary. "Needy" refers to someone who demands a lot of attention.
Example Question #659 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARDY
Forceful
Party
Easy
Tough
Correct
Tough
"Hardy" means something is able to withstand difficult conditions. Animals such as the polar bear are hardy because they live in very cold climates. "Tough" means something can withstand difficult conditions or rough handling. A person that is treated poorly but continues to excel might be said to be tough.
"Forceful" means strong or assertive.
Example Question #660 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRINCIPAL
Janitor
Friend
Final
Intermediate
Primary
Primary
PRINCIPAL can be used as both a noun and an adjective. When used as a noun, it means most important person in an organization. In this case, you are looking for its meaning as an adjective. As an adjective, PRINCIPAL means first, or primary.
A "janitor" is someone that cleans the inside of buildings.
"Final" means last.
A "friend" is someone you like and spend time with.
"Intermediate" means middle.
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