All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
He was awe-struck by the luminous city lights.
inspiring
ubiquitous
flashing
bright
None of the other answers
bright
"Bright" is closest in meaning to luminous in the given context. Do not be fooled by the answer choice flashing. Although city lights may flash, "luminous" does NOT mean flashing.
Example Question #676 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Chilled
Picked up
Cooked
Heated
Cooled
Destroyed
Cooled
"Chilled" means cooled.
Example Question #677 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Delicious
Tasty
Fresh
Disgusting
Sour
Rotten
Tasty
"Delicious" means tasty.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCRUFFY
Eloquent
Comfortable
Hardworking
Artistic
Untidy
Untidy
"Scruffy" means messy or untidy in appearance, so "untidy," which means not tidy, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "scruffy": "artistic" means able to create creative works; "eloquent" means well-spoken; "hardworking" means diligent; and "comfortable" means cozy.
Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AUDIBLE
Able to be avoided
Able to be touched
Able to be smelled
Able to be seen
Able to be heard
Able to be heard
Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUTRID
Rancid
Spicy
Hateful
Flavorful
Rancid
The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
Example Question #1321 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
Pleasant
Soothing
Disgusting
Neutral
Strong
Strong
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
Example Question #1322 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DELICIOUS
Generous
Free
Tasty
Notable
Arresting
Tasty
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
Example Question #1323 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEPID
Freezing
Rocky
Lukewarm
Chilly
Burning
Lukewarm
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
Example Question #686 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HIDEOUS
Ecstatic
Adorable
Happy
Enlightening
Ugly
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
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