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Example Question #1351 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLURRY
Opaque
Clear
Definite
Perfect
Visible
Opaque
"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."
Example Question #1352 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT
Inappropriate
Kind
Fancy
Passionate
Appropriate
Fancy
The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.
Example Question #1353 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SHARP
Blunt
Flat
Pointed
Heavy
Hefty
Pointed
The words "sharp" and "pointed" are synonymous. The words "flat" and "blunt" refer to something that is not sharp or pointed. The words "heavy" and "hefty" both refer to something that weighs a lot.
Example Question #1354 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLID
Clear
Firm
Invisible
Filthy
Dirty
Firm
The words "solid" and "firm" are synonymous. The incorrect answer choices also contain some words that are synonymous with each other. "Dirty" and "filthy" mean the same thing; the words "clear" and "invisible" are also very closely related in meaning. Identifying this kind of relationship between answer choices can help eliminate the incorrect answers.
Example Question #1355 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRAGRANT
Aromatic
Enigmatic
Mysterious
Fun
Interesting
Aromatic
"Fragrant" means having a pleasant or sweet smell. "Aromatic," which means having a pleasant or distinct smell, is the best synonym of "fragrant."
Incorrect Answers:
"Fun" means lighthearted pleasure.
"Interesting" involves arousing curiosity or interest.
"Enigmatic" describes something that is difficult to understand.
"Mysterious" also describes something that is difficult to understand, and is a synonym of "enigmatic."
Example Question #1356 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEGANT
Horrible
Distasteful
Beautiful
Average
Morbid
Beautiful
"Elegant" means pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. "Beautiful," which means pleasing the senses or mind, is the best synonym of "elegant."
Incorrect Answers:
"Horrible" means very unpleasant
"Distasteful" also means unpleasant, and is a synonym of "horrible."
"Morbid" involves a fascination with death.
"Average" means the usual standard.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LIBERALLY
Triumphantly
Scant
Independently
Willing
Generously
Generously
We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient; “willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GINGERLY
Forcefully
Crazily
Willfully
Criminal
Gently
Gently
"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
Perfectly
Partially
Earthly
Partly
Heavenly
Earthly
The words "worldly" and "earthly" are synonymous. These adverbs refer to something that belongs on the earth or in this world. "Heavenly" refers to something that belongs in the sky or in the heavens. "Perfectly" refers to something that has no flaws or errors. "Partially" and "partly" refer to something that is not complete.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUICKLY
Rapidly
Enthusiastically
Properly
Excitedly
Rabidly
Rapidly
"Quickly" means done at a fast pace. "Rapidly," which means to do something very quickly, is the best synonym of "quickly."
Incorrect Answers:
"Rabidly" means extremely violent.
"Excitedly" involves becoming briskly stimulated to complete an activity.
"Enthusiastically" involves doing something cheerfully, and is a synonym of "excitedly."
"Properly" means to do something correctly.
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