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

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Example Questions

Example Question #841 : Synonyms

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Limp

Gourmet

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #801 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Disrepair

Efficient

Hard-working

Courageous

Transparent

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

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

Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Renovated

Scholarly

Run-down

Transparent

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Example Question #803 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

dangerous

particular

varied

surprising

manufactured

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #804 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Emotional

Warm

Physical

Serious

Tropical

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

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.

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Hazardous

Glowing

Flammable

Fireproof

Flame

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 #806 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Hot-tempered

Flavorful

Petite

Wet

Lukewarm

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

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

Example Question #6 : 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:

Delightful

Frightening

Proper

Lurid

Severe

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 #807 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MALLEABLE

Possible Answers:

Injurious

Pliable

Maleficent

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 #808 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POLISHED

Possible Answers:

Tarnished

Dull

Scratched

Glossy

Bruised

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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