SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Limp

Gourmet

Sturdy

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Courageous

Hard-working

Disrepair

Efficient

Transparent

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.

Example Question #843 : Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Renovated

Run-down

Scholarly

Transparent

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

particular

varied

manufactured

surprising

dangerous

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Tropical

Physical

Serious

Warm

Emotional

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Flame

Hazardous

Flammable

Fireproof

Glowing

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

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 #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Flavorful

Wet

Lukewarm

Petite

Hot-tempered

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GARISH

Possible Answers:

Lurid

Frightening

Proper

Severe

Delightful

Correct answer:

Lurid

Explanation:

"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 #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

MALLEABLE

Possible Answers:

Injurious

Maleficent

Pliable

Malign

Abusive

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

'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 #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

POLISHED

Possible Answers:

Bruised

Dull

Glossy

Tarnished

Scratched

Correct answer:

Glossy

Explanation:

"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."

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