Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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SSAT Elementary Level Verbal › Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs

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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

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

VAST

Large

Small

Dangerous

Slow

Invisible

Explanation

"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.

3

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

WEARY

Tired

Broken

Shy

Defeated

Somber

Explanation

If you are “weary,” you are tired, so "tired" is the correct answer. It is important not to confuse weary with "wary," which means cautious or on your guard. To help you, “somber” means sad or melancholy. “Defeated” and “broken” can mean the same thing, which is beaten and feeling like there is nothing left for you to do.

4

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

CONTAGIOUS

Transmissible

Fickle

Irritable

Quirky

Harmless

Explanation

"Contagious" often describes diseases and means able to be passed from one person to another. "Transmissible" means able to be transmitted from one person to another, so "transmissible" is the correct answer.

5

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.

EQUITABLE

fair

ambiguous

unique

level

uniform

Explanation

"Equitable" means equal and fair.

6

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

PROBABLE

Likely

Interesting

Uninteresting

Mediocre

Unlikely

Explanation

Something that is “probable” is likely to happen. “Probable” is the opposite of “unlikely”; “Interesting” means exciting or holding one's attention; and “mediocre” means average when higher quality was expected.

7

Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Important

Vexed

Extreme

Flood

Interior

Explanation

VITAL means significant or important.

8

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

LITTLE

Miniature

Colossal

Figurine

Lost

Urban

Explanation

"Little" means small, and since "miniature" is defined as small or smaller than a regular-sized version of something, "miniature" is the best answer choice! To help you determine the correct answer, take a look at the prefix of miniature, which is "mini-" meaning small. "Colossal" is also an antonym of "little."

9

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

ACCURATE

Exact

Fast

Imprecise

Slow

Timely

Explanation

"Accurate" means correctly measured, exact, or precise, so "exact" is the correct answer. To help you, "imprecise" means not accurate, and "timely" means occurring at the right time.

10

Absent

Missing

Present

Friend

Sleepy

Trick

Explanation

Absent means not present or missing.

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