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Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Delicious
Disgusting
Fresh
Sour
Rotten
Tasty
Tasty
"Delicious" means tasty.
Example Question #1321 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCRUFFY
Artistic
Hardworking
Untidy
Comfortable
Eloquent
Untidy
"Scruffy" means messy or untidy in appearance, so "untidy," which means not tidy, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "scruffy": "artistic" means able to create creative works; "eloquent" means well-spoken; "hardworking" means diligent; and "comfortable" means cozy.
Example Question #1322 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Able to be heard
Able to be smelled
Able to be avoided
Able to be seen
Able to be touched
Able to be heard
Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1323 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUTRID
Rancid
Flavorful
Spicy
Hateful
Rancid
The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
Example Question #1324 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Neutral
Strong
Pleasant
Disgusting
Soothing
Strong
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
Example Question #1325 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELICIOUS
Arresting
Generous
Notable
Free
Tasty
Tasty
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
Example Question #1326 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Burning
Chilly
Freezing
Rocky
Lukewarm
Lukewarm
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
Example Question #686 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Adorable
Enlightening
Happy
Ecstatic
Ugly
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1327 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPULSIVE
Alert
Scary
Attractive
Victorious
Disgusting
Disgusting
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite, of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Flexible
Bendable
Dirty
Colorful
Brave
Stiff
Bendable
Flexible means bendable.
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