Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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

PUNGENT

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"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.

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

PUTRID

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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."

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

TEPID

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"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.

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

HIDEOUS

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Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.

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

FLEXIBLE

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"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.

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

NUTRITIOUS

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Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.

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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

The brief meeting happened before school.

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"Brief" and "short" both mean small amounts of time.

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

SELDOM

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"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.

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Which word can replace the underlined word?

The beginning act of the play was excellent.

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"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.

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

ROBUST

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"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy.

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Synonyms: select the word that most closely matches.

Hidden

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Hidden and invisible both relate to something being out of sight.

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Which is a synonym for frigid?

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"Frigid" and "cold" both can be used as a response to the weather or a greeting. An example would be, "It is extremely frigid today."

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Which is a synonym for vivid?

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"Vivid" and "realistic" both refer to something being lifelike.

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Sturdy

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Sturdy means strong.

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Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Unbelievable

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"Unbelievable" means incredible.

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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.

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"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.

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

ESSENTIAL

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"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.

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Which word can replace the underlined word?

The necklace contained a genuinediamond stud.

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"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.

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Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Disappointed

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"Disappointed" means displeased.

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Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Fearful

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"Fearful" means afraid or scared.

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