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Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Flimsy
Magnetic
Strong
Quiet
Majestic
Fragile
Fragile
"Flimsy" means fragile.
Example Question #1331 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AQUEOUS
Argumentative
Plantlike
Curious
Serious
Watery
Watery
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
Example Question #1332 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Patched
Spotless
Miraculous
Frozen
Soiled
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #1333 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Stylish
Goofy
Pliable
Warm
Respectful
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #1334 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAMISHED
Edible
Raw
Full
Exhausted
Ravenous
Ravenous
"Famished" means extremely hungry, as does "ravenous," so "ravenous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1335 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUTRITIOUS
Unhealthy
Vegetarian
Accessible
Nourishing
Cheap
Nourishing
Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
Example Question #1336 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Invisible
Ordinary
Noticeable
Terrifying
Noticeable
"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.
Incorrect answers:
"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.
"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."
"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."
Example Question #1337 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Clear
Gloomy
Painted
Shiny
Cold
Gloomy
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
Example Question #1338 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOARSE
Artistic
Raspy
Smooth
Mountainous
Raspy
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
Example Question #1339 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Different
Cold
Solid
Straight
Snow
Cold
"Frigid" means very chilly or cold. Therefore, the best synonym for "frigid" is "cold." While "snow" is cold, it is a noun, and does not mean the same thing as "frigid." "Different," "straight," and "solid" are each unrelated to the word "frigid." Therefore, "cold" is the best answer.
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