SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Absent

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Present

Missing

Friend

Trick

Correct answer:

Missing

Explanation:

Absent means not present or missing.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Ill

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Angry

Rude

Helpful

Sick

Correct answer:

Sick

Explanation:

Ill means sick.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.

Possible Answers:

boring

stale

slow

vigorous

None of the above

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EASY

Possible Answers:

Fancy

Regulated

Difficult

Bold

Effortless

Correct answer:

Effortless

Explanation:

"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

Playful

Simple

In-between

Challenging

Experienced

Correct answer:

In-between

Explanation:

"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

UNFORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Selfish 

Unlucky 

Lucky 

Generous 

Accomplished 

Correct answer:

Unlucky 

Explanation:

"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Displeasing 

Fortunate 

Unfortunate 

Appealing 

Attractive 

Correct answer:

Fortunate 

Explanation:

"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BOGUS

Possible Answers:

Fake 

Genuine 

Persuasive

Authentic 

Real 

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PARTICULAR

Possible Answers:

Strange

Common

Special

Sickly

Correct answer:

Special

Explanation:

The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FANCY

Possible Answers:

Iconic

Callous

Minimal

Legendary

Decorative

Correct answer:

Decorative

Explanation:

"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.

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