SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
I ate a hearty meal for lunch.
satisfying
small
tiny
None of the above
bland
satisfying
Satisfying can be plugged into the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
They were in a minor car accident, and nobody got hurt.
large
None of the above
terrifying
small
dangerous
small
"Minor" can only be replaced by the word "small," to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
A synonym of “fortuitous” is __________.
sneaky
colorful
tired
purposeful
lucky
lucky
“Fortuitous” is an adjective hat means either “happening by accident or chance rather than design” or, informally, “happening by a lucky chance; fortunate,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “happening by accident” or “fortunate.” That means that “purposeful” cannot be the correct answer, because “purposeful” can mean “intentional,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “fortuitous.” “Lucky,” however, is an adjective that means “having, bringing, or resulting from good luck,” and because “lucky” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “fortuitous,” “lucky” is the correct answer.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The elegant bracelet shimmered in the moonlight.
fancy
dull
boring
None of the above
ugly
fancy
"Fancy" could be substituted into the sentence to maintain a similar meaning.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
He became quite notable after his sports success.
famous
restricted
lost
lonesome
None of the above
famous
"Famous" could replace "notable" to maintain a similar meaning to the sentence.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
A synonym of “extravagant” is . . .
wild
thrifty
lavish
interesting
rumbling
lavish
“Extravagant” is an adjective that can mean “lacking restraint in spending money or using resources,” “costing too much money,” “or “exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.” So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “expensive” or “unreasonable.” That means that “thrifty” cannot be the correct answer, because “thrifty” means “using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully” when used of a person or their behavior, making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “extravagant.” “Lavish,” however, is an adjective that can mean “sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious,” “spent or given in profusion,” or when used of a person, “very generous or extravagant,” and because “lavish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “extravagant,” “lavish” is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word that has the closest meaning to the word in question.
Foreign
Unfamiliar
Difficult
Dangerous
Known
National
Unfamiliar
"Foreign" describes something unfamiliar; known is something that a person is already knowledgable about; dangerous describes something that could potentially harm someone; difficult means not easy; and national refers to something in one's country.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Wealthy
Plentiful
Confusing
Rich
Poor
Slow
Rich
"Wealthy" means rich; poor means not having much money; confusing means not being able to understand; slow means moving at a low speed; and plentiful means a lot.
Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Minor
Small
Guilty
Judicial
Knowledgable
Kind
Small
"Minor" means small or unimportant; Guilty is someone who should be blamed; Judicial is related to the court system; Knowledgable describes a person who is well-informed; and Kind means nice.
Example Question #20 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Mighty
Obedient
Honorable
Adventurous
Evil
Strong
Strong
"Mighty" means strong and powerful.
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