SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, and Sensory Imagery

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SILKEN

Possible Answers:

Soft

Homespun

Equable

Hushed

Beneficial

Correct answer:

Soft

Explanation:

Something "silken" is made of silk and very soft. "Homespun" means simple and plain. "Equable" means even-tempered and calm. "Beneficial" means advantageous. "Hushed" means very quiet.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

BITTER

Possible Answers:

Fiscal

Rural

Strong-smelling

Captive

Acidic

Correct answer:

Acidic

Explanation:

"Bitter" and "acidic" are similarly sharp, unpleasant, and un-sweet flavors. "Fiscal" means financial, and "captive" means imprisoned. "Rural" describes the countryside and is the antonym of "urban."

Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

LIMBER

Possible Answers:

Rough

Tranquil

Flexible

Urban

Placid

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Limber" means "flexible," agile or lithe.

"Tranquil" means quiet or peaceful.

"Placid" means calm, gentle or even-tempered.

"Urban" means city, or somewhere that is not rural.

"Rough" means uneven, irregular, coarse.

Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

STRIKING

Possible Answers:

Unremarkable

Unimportant

Astonishing

Stalwart

Unimpressive

Correct answer:

Astonishing

Explanation:

"Striking" and "astonishing" are synonyms which can be used to praise someone or something's appearance. The other answer choices do not share this meaning.

Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

FRAGRANT

Possible Answers:

Perfumed

Fraternal

Frantic

Fragile

Pernicious

Correct answer:

Perfumed

Explanation:

"Fragrant" and "perfumed" are synonyms describing a pleasant scent. The other answer choices do not have meanings related to fragrant. The "fra" prefix does not have anything to do with smell.

Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

FRIGID

Possible Answers:

Damp 

Wet

Chilly

Humid

Moist

Correct answer:

Chilly

Explanation:

"Frigid" and "chilly" are synonyms adjectives describing the state of being cold. The other answer choices are synonymous with each other, and all refer to the state of being wet, but only "chilly" means the same thing as "frigid." Someone might be "frigid" because their clothes are "damp," but these adjectives are not in and of themselves synonymous.

Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

RIGID

Possible Answers:

Silky

Still

Silent

Stiff

Stinky

Correct answer:

Stiff

Explanation:

The words "rigid" and "stiff" are synonymous adjectives describing the property of having tensile strength and being difficult to bend. The other answer choices do not have relevant meanings.

Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

RUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Grisly

Urban

Rural

Handsome

Slovenly

Correct answer:

Rural

Explanation:

"Rustic" means "rural," or it can mean plain or crude

"Grisly" means gross, gruesome or horrifying.

"Slovenly" means disgusting, unkempt or dirty.

"Handsome" means physically attractive.

"Urban" means related to cities; it is the opposite of rural.

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

DRAB

Possible Answers:

Dull

Polished

Flimsy

Vibrant

Flamboyant

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Drab" means "dull" or bleak or rundown.

"Polished" means brightly shining or gleaming due to being cleaned with polish; it can also mean elegant or well-executed, when referring to an action.

"Flamboyant" means extravagant or flashy.

"Flimsy" means not sturdy; thin and insubstantial.

"Vibrant" means colorful, lively or vivid.

Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

LUMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Flowery

Dull

Outrageous

Putrid

Radiant

Correct answer:

Radiant

Explanation:

"Luminous" means "radiant" or glowing; shining with light.

"Flowery" means overly ornate, excessively fancy. Typically refers to unnecessarily fancy language.

"Outrageous" means barbaric, very bad or something that causes outrageous.

"Putrid" means rotten or stinky or contaminated.

"Dull" means not bright or shiny; drab or cloudy.

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