Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, and Understanding

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SSAT Elementary Level Verbal › Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, and Understanding

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1

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

Laura held many latent talents.

hidden

gifts

impressive

hobbies

useful

Explanation

"Latent" means dormant or hidden.

2

Synonyms: Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters.

EXTINCT

Wiped out

Pushed together

Taken apart

Let in

Sent forth

Explanation

“Extinct” means wiped out, died out, no longer around. As in, the dinosaurs are “extinct.”

3

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

ACCURATE

Correct

General

Carefree

Frequent

Routine

Explanation

"Accurate" means without mistakes, so "correct" is the best match. "General" means not specific, and "carefree" is defined as free from care. "Frequent" means happening often, and "routine" is the regular way of doing something.

4

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

BLUNT

Straightforward

Silent

Stubborn

Sympathetic

Calculating

Explanation

"Blunt" means expressing things clearly and honestly, which is also the definition of “straightforward.” So, "straightforward" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "blunt": "stubborn" means not changing one's mind or plan even when urged to; "calculating" means cunning; "sympathetic" means thinking about other people’s feelings, and "silent" means making no noise.

5

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.

artificial

real

new

large

None of the other answers

Explanation

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

6

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

AUTHENTIC

Real

Fake

Distinct

Commonplace

Disparate

Explanation

Something that is "authentic" is genuine and real, so "real" is the correct answer. "Authentic" is an opposite, or antonym, of "fake," which means not genuine. To help you, "disparate" means different, "distinct" means easily recognizable due to differences from something or someone else, and "commonplace" means ordinary.

7

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

UNREAL

Imaginary

Unclear

Useless

Underground

Unholy

Explanation

The words "unreal" and "imaginary" are synonymous. They refer to things that do not have a physical reality. The word "unholy" refers to something that does not accord with religious beliefs. "Unclear" refers to something that is confusing; "useless" refers to something that has no use. "Underground" refers to something that is under the ground, like a basement.

8

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

FRANK

Straightforward

Friendly

Fair

Sympathetic

Untrue

Explanation

"Frank" means addressing the truth directly regardless of people's feelings, so the best synonym is "straightforward," which means simple when referring to actions or direct and honest when referring to people. As for the other answer choices, "friendly" means amiable, "fair" means just or treating everyone equally, "sympathetic" means identifying with on an emotional level, and "untrue" means false.

9

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The necklace contained a genuinediamond stud.

real

fake

decoy

fabricated

None of the above

Explanation

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

10

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

Unbelievable

Incredible

Common

Cheap

Unfair

A lot

Explanation

"Unbelievable" means incredible.

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