SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Absent

Possible Answers:

Sleepy

Present

Missing

Friend

Trick

Correct answer:

Missing

Explanation:

Absent means not present or missing.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Ill

Possible Answers:

Healthy

Angry

Rude

Helpful

Sick

Correct answer:

Sick

Explanation:

Ill means sick.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The crisp activity really got the heart pumping.

Possible Answers:

None of the above

vigorous

slow

boring

stale

Correct answer:

vigorous

Explanation:

"Vigorous" can replace "crisp" to maintain a similar meaning.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EASY

Possible Answers:

Bold

Difficult

Regulated

Effortless

Fancy

Correct answer:

Effortless

Explanation:

"Easy" is defined as achieved without great effort, so "effortless" is our best answer choice, as it has the same meaning. "Difficult" is an antonym, or opposite, of "easy."

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INTERMEDIATE

Possible Answers:

In-between

Simple

Challenging

Playful

Experienced

Correct answer:

In-between

Explanation:

"Intermediate" means having to do with a middle level, difficulty, or step of something, so "in-between" is the correct answer.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

UNFORTUNATE

Possible Answers:

Accomplished 

Lucky 

Unlucky 

Selfish 

Generous 

Correct answer:

Unlucky 

Explanation:

"Unfortunate" means not fortunate, as you might be able to figure out from the word including the negative prefix "un-," which means not. Since "fortunate" is a synonym of "lucky," "unfortunate" means not lucky, and "unlucky" is the correct answer. To help you, someone who is "accomplished" is experienced or talented at a certain activity.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

AUSPICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Attractive 

Appealing 

Fortunate 

Displeasing 

Unfortunate 

Correct answer:

Fortunate 

Explanation:

"Auspicious" means fortunate or lucky, so "fortunate" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "appealing" is desirable, "attractive" means good-looking, "unfortunate" means unlucky, and "displeasing" means causing someone not to be happy or not enjoyable.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BOGUS

Possible Answers:

Authentic 

Fake 

Genuine 

Real 

Persuasive

Correct answer:

Fake 

Explanation:

Bogus means not real or fake. It is an antonym, or opposite, of "genuine," "real," and "authentic."

Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PARTICULAR

Possible Answers:

Special

Sickly

Strange

Common

Correct answer:

Special

Explanation:

The answer is "specific." "Specific" and "particular" are adjectives that mean exact or precise, especially when referring to one option that is in some way distinct from many choices. For example, "I like most kinds of cookies, but chocolate chip cookies are my particular favorite."

Example Question #28 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FANCY

Possible Answers:

Iconic

Callous

Legendary

Minimal

Decorative

Correct answer:

Decorative

Explanation:

"Fancy" is defined as elaborate in structure or design. "Complex" is defined as complicated or elaborate, so "complex" is our best answer choice! "Minimal" is an antonym of "fancy," meaning the two words are opposites.

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