SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCT
Separate
Raze
Confirm
Opaque
Abolish
Separate
"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Skinny
Plump
Tight
Big
Loose
Big
“Vast” means very big and expansive. To provide further help, “skinny” means thin; “plump” means rounded and somewhat fat; “loose” means unsecured or baggy. “Loose” and “tight” are antonyms of one another because they mean opposite things. “Skinny” and “plump” are also antonyms of one another.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUMEROUS
Some
Numbers
Many
Few
Many
"Numerous" means many. For example: There were numerous ants crawling over the sandwich. "Few" is an antonym to "numerous."
Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FREQUENT
Regular
Constant
Irregular
Normal
Eternal
Regular
The words "frequent" and "regular" are synonymous. They are used to refer to something that happens often. Although some of the other words also refer the rate at which something happens, they are not as closely related as the words "frequent" and "regular."
Example Question #29 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MASSIVE
Plenty
Enough
Gigantic
Sufficient
Moderate
Gigantic
"Massive" and "gigantic" both refer to something having a very large size. The other words describe quantities not sizes.
Example Question #30 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, And Size
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENLARGED
Gigantic
Huge
Bigger
Humongous
Enormous
Bigger
The words "enlarged" and "bigger" are closest in meaning; these synonyms refer to something that has been made larger. The words "humongous," "enormous," "gigantic," and "huge" are all synonymous with each other. They refer to something that is extremely big; these words do not necessarily refer to something that has been made bigger or that has been enlarged.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
unrealistic
subpar
loud
spectacular
average
spectacular
"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
terrible
None of the other answers
horrible
exceptional
awful
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Poor
Average
Excellent
Sad
Old
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECIOUS
Common
Free
Lost
Strange
Valuable
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
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