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Example Questions
Example Question #301 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Marred
Confusing
Dirty
Spotless
Self-assured
Spotless
Have you ever been in a friend's house that seems almost too clean? Or walked by a lawn that was perfectly manicured? In situations like these, you could use the adjective "pristine," which means perfectly clean or untouched. The best choice for a synonym is clearly "spotless," which could also describe an impeccably clean environment. Both "dirty" and "marred" are antonyms, and "self-assured" simply describes a confident or assertive person.
Example Question #922 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Confusing
Bright
Cloudy
Sight
New
Bright
The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
Example Question #1341 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Sturdy
Risky
Breakable
Comforting
Agile
Breakable
Something that is “delicate” is easily broken and fragile. To provide further help, “sturdy" means not easily broken or tipped over, “comforting” means providing comfort and making you feel better, "agile" means quick-moving and athletic, and "risky" means involving risk-taking and therefore dangerous and uncertain.
Example Question #1342 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Beautiful
Intriguing
Generous
Effortless
Ugly
Ugly
Something that is “hideous” is ugly, gross, and unpleasant. To provide further help, “generous” means giving of gifts and money; “beautiful” means very attractive and good-looking; “intriguing” means interesting and fascinating; and “effortless” means requiring or seeming to require no work or effort.
Example Question #1341 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELICATE
Hilarious
Fragile
Small
Stormy
Ambitious
Fragile
Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1342 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
THROB
Lift
Ache
Vibrate
Whistle
Ache
"Throb" means to ache in a pulsing manner, or pound. You could say you have a "throbbing headache." To "vibrate" is to shake with tiny, quick motions. To "whistle" is to make a tuneful sound with one's lips. To lift is to elevate an object.
Example Question #1343 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Weak
Dim
Bright
Strong
Colorful
Dim
"Murky" means dim, not bright, hard to see through. A pond that you cannot see to the bottom of might be described as "murky" or "dim." "Dim" is the opposite of "bright."
Example Question #1344 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNKEMPT
Foolish
Brave
Messy
Neat
Wise
Messy
"Unkempt" means untidy, messy, not clean. To provide further help, "neat" means tidy, in order; "foolish" means silly, stupid.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASKED
Quick
Calm
Challenging
Open
Covered
Covered
When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUGE
Enormous
Strong
Energetic
Potent
Miniature
Enormous
The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."
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