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
None of the other answers
ubiquitous
bright
flashing
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 #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Chilled
Destroyed
Cooled
Picked up
Cooked
Heated
Cooled
"Chilled" means cooled.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Delicious
Disgusting
Fresh
Sour
Rotten
Tasty
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
Comfortable
Hardworking
Eloquent
Untidy
Artistic
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 heard
Able to be touched
Able to be avoided
Able to be smelled
Able to be seen
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
Hateful
Flavorful
Spicy
Rancid
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 #21 : 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.
PUNGENT
Neutral
Disgusting
Pleasant
Strong
Soothing
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 #22 : 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.
DELICIOUS
Generous
Notable
Free
Tasty
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 #23 : 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.
TEPID
Burning
Freezing
Rocky
Lukewarm
Chilly
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
Adorable
Enlightening
Happy
Ecstatic
Ugly
Ugly
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
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