SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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Example Questions

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MASKED

Possible Answers:

Challenging 

Covered 

Quick

Open 

Calm

Correct answer:

Covered 

Explanation:

When something is "masked" it means that thing is concealed or covered. The root word, "mask," means something that covers the face, while the suffix "-ed" indicates an adjective. 

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HUGE

Possible Answers:

Enormous

Miniature

Energetic

Strong

Potent

Correct answer:

Enormous

Explanation:

The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms. They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."

Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BLURRY

Possible Answers:

Opaque

Clear

Perfect

Definite

Visible

Correct answer:

Opaque

Explanation:

"Blurry" and "opaque" are closest in meaning. The word "opaque" is challenging. Try using process of elimination to come to the correct answer. The other answer choices are not related to the word "blurry."

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Inappropriate

Kind

Fancy

Appropriate

Passionate

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

The words "elegant" and "fancy" are synonymous. They describe something that is ornate or decorated in a sophisticated way. The other words do not share this meaning. "Appropriate" and "inapropriate" are antonyms to each other, and unrelated to the concept of elegance. "Kind" and "passionate" are both positive personality descriptions that do not have anything to do with sophistication.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SHARP

Possible Answers:

Hefty

Pointed

Heavy

Blunt

Flat

Correct answer:

Pointed

Explanation:

The words "sharp" and "pointed" are synonymous. The words "flat" and "blunt" refer to something that is not sharp or pointed. The words "heavy" and "hefty" both refer to something that weighs a lot.

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SOLID

Possible Answers:

Dirty

Invisible

Filthy

Clear

Firm

Correct answer:

Firm

Explanation:

The words "solid" and "firm" are synonymous. The incorrect answer choices also contain some words that are synonymous with each other. "Dirty" and "filthy" mean the same thing; the words "clear" and "invisible" are also very closely related in meaning. Identifying this kind of relationship between answer choices can help eliminate the incorrect answers.

Example Question #311 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FRAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Interesting

Aromatic

Mysterious

Fun

Enigmatic

Correct answer:

Aromatic

Explanation:

"Fragrant" means having a pleasant or sweet smell. "Aromatic," which means having a pleasant or distinct smell, is the best synonym of "fragrant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Fun" means lighthearted pleasure.

"Interesting" involves arousing curiosity or interest.

"Enigmatic" describes something that is difficult to understand.

"Mysterious" also describes something that is difficult to understand, and is a synonym of "enigmatic."

Example Question #312 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ELEGANT

Possible Answers:

Morbid

Average

Beautiful

Horrible

Distasteful

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Elegant" means pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance. "Beautiful," which means pleasing the senses or mind, is the best synonym of "elegant."

Incorrect Answers:

"Horrible" means very unpleasant

"Distasteful" also means unpleasant, and is a synonym of "horrible."

"Morbid" involves a fascination with death.

"Average" means the usual standard.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs

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

LIBERALLY

Possible Answers:

Independently

Willing

Generously

Scant 

Triumphantly

Correct answer:

Generously

Explanation:

We can tell from the suffice "-ly" that “liberally” is an adverb, which is a word used to describe a verb. “Liberally” comes from the word “liberal,” meaning free or generous. If you are given a “liberal” amount of gravy, you are given a large or broad amount. This is similar in meaning to “generous.” If someone gives to charity “generously,” they give "liberally." To further help you, “scant” means light or insufficient; “willing” is to be prepared or happy to do something; acting “triumphantly” is to act joyously because of victory; “independently” is to do something by yourself out of your own motivation.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

GINGERLY

Possible Answers:

Crazily

Criminal

Willfully

Gently

Forcefully

Correct answer:

Gently

Explanation:

"Gingerly" means carefully or gently, so "gently" is the correct answer.

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