All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE
Spotless
Miraculous
Frozen
Soiled
Patched
Spotless
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLEXIBLE
Respectful
Warm
Pliable
Goofy
Stylish
Pliable
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #291 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FAMISHED
Ravenous
Full
Exhausted
Edible
Raw
Ravenous
"Famished" means extremely hungry, as does "ravenous," so "ravenous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #292 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NUTRITIOUS
Unhealthy
Accessible
Nourishing
Vegetarian
Cheap
Nourishing
Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Noticeable
Ordinary
Invisible
Terrifying
Noticeable
"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.
Incorrect answers:
"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.
"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."
"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MURKY
Painted
Gloomy
Shiny
Cold
Clear
Gloomy
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
Example Question #883 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOARSE
Mountainous
Raspy
Artistic
Smooth
Raspy
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
Example Question #884 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRIGID
Straight
Cold
Snow
Different
Solid
Cold
"Frigid" means very chilly or cold. Therefore, the best synonym for "frigid" is "cold." While "snow" is cold, it is a noun, and does not mean the same thing as "frigid." "Different," "straight," and "solid" are each unrelated to the word "frigid." Therefore, "cold" is the best answer.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance And Sensory Imagery
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRISTINE
Confusing
Spotless
Self-assured
Dirty
Marred
Spotless
Have you ever been in a friend's house that seems almost too clean? Or walked by a lawn that was perfectly manicured? In situations like these, you could use the adjective "pristine," which means perfectly clean or untouched. The best choice for a synonym is clearly "spotless," which could also describe an impeccably clean environment. Both "dirty" and "marred" are antonyms, and "self-assured" simply describes a confident or assertive person.
Example Question #479 : Synonyms: Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIVID
Cloudy
Bright
Sight
Confusing
New
Bright
The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
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