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Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
particular
dangerous
varied
manufactured
surprising
varied
"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.
Example Question #1601 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANGIBLE
Serious
Emotional
Warm
Tropical
Physical
Physical
Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.
Example Question #1602 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFLAMMABLE
Glowing
Flame
Fireproof
Flammable
Hazardous
Flammable
The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.
Example Question #1603 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Wet
Hot-tempered
Flavorful
Lukewarm
Petite
Lukewarm
Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GARISH
Frightening
Lurid
Severe
Proper
Delightful
Lurid
"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.
Example Question #1604 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALLEABLE
Abusive
Malign
Injurious
Maleficent
Pliable
Pliable
'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.
Example Question #1605 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLISHED
Dull
Scratched
Glossy
Tarnished
Bruised
Glossy
"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Triangular
Tantalizing
Tangled
Edible
Tangible
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Archaic
Discreet
Significant
Expert
Jagged
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Tangible
Marital
Opaque
Transparent
Immaterial
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
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