Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, and Rarity - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
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"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
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SUPER
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"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
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PRECIOUS
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PRECIOUS
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"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
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TYPICAL
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"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
"Typical" is an adjective that means ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
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"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
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FUNDAMENTAL
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"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means s_omething that is of basic and of essential importance._
"Fundamental," when used an adjective, most nearly means s_omething that is of basic and of essential importance._
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Which is a synonym for identical?
Which is a synonym for identical?
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"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
"Identical" and "same" both can mean something looks or acts exactly alike.
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A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
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"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.
"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.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMON
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COMMON
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"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.
"Common" means normal or ordinary, so "ordinary" is the correct answer. "Handsome" describes someone who is good-looking; "brave" means courageous; "quick" means fast; and "delayed" means late or slow.
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PLEASANT
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PLEASANT
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"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
"Pleasant" means enjoyable; terrible means very bad; sad means not happy; frequent means occuring many times; and brave means courageous.
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Abnormal
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Abnormal
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"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
"Abnormal" means unusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.
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Average
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Average
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"Average" means common or ordinary.
"Average" means common or ordinary.
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ODD
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ODD
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"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."
"Odd" is defined as different from what is usual or expected. So, "peculiar," which means unusual or strange, is our best answer choice because both "odd" and "peculiar" describe something that is strange or unexpected. "Normal" is an antonym, or opposite, of "odd."
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TYPICAL
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TYPICAL
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Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."
Both "typical" means normal or everyday, so "usual," which means standard or normal, is the correct answer. "Peculiar" cannot be the correct answer because "peculiar" means unusual, making it an opposite, or antonym, of "typical." None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "typical": "infrequent" means occuring rarely; "eager" means keen or enthusiastic; and "invisible" means not able to be seen, as you might have been able to infer from the word's use of the negative prefix "in-," which means not, and "visible."
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
NOURISHING
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NOURISHING
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Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
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Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCANNY
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNCANNY
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"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
"Uncanny" means surpasing the ordinary or extraordinary.
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MAGNIFICENT
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MAGNIFICENT
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"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."
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WONDERFUL
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WONDERFUL
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"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
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NORMAL
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NORMAL
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"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
"Normal" is defined as conforming to a usual standard. Since "ordinary" is defined as normal or not distinct, "ordinary" is our best answer choice. "Abnormal" and "normal" are antonyms.
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WONDERFUL
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WONDERFUL
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Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.
Something that is “wonderful” is full of wonder, or “amazing.” To provide further help, “detestable” means deserving of hatred; “simple” means easy or uncomplicated and is the opposite of “complicated”; and “diverse” means varied.
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