All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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
Limp
Gourmet
Sturdy
Sociable
Fortunate
Limp
"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
Courageous
Hard-working
Disrepair
Efficient
Transparent
Disrepair
"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
Gloomy
Renovated
Run-down
Scholarly
Transparent
Run-down
"Derelict" means run-down.
Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
MOTLEY
particular
varied
manufactured
surprising
dangerous
varied
"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
Tropical
Physical
Serious
Warm
Emotional
Physical
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
Flame
Hazardous
Flammable
Fireproof
Glowing
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 #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
Flavorful
Wet
Lukewarm
Petite
Hot-tempered
Lukewarm
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
Lurid
Frightening
Proper
Severe
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 #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
Injurious
Maleficent
Pliable
Malign
Abusive
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 #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
Bruised
Dull
Glossy
Tarnished
Scratched
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."