Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUGE
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HUGE
The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms_._ They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."
The words "huge" and "enormous" are synonyms_._ They describe something large. The other words do not share this meaning. "Miniature" is an antonym to "huge."
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
It could be considered selfish to eat the whole pizza and not share with your friends.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It could be considered selfish to eat the whole pizza and not share with your friends.
"Greedy" could replace "selfish" to maintain the same meaning of the sentence.
"Greedy" could replace "selfish" to maintain the same meaning of the sentence.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ARROGANT
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
Someone who is "arrogant" is very proud of his- or herself and confident in his or her abilities, so "proud" is the correct answer.
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SICK
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SICK
"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites.
"Sick" is defined as being affected by physical or mental illness. "Unwell" is an exact synonym of "sick," thus making it the best answer! "Healthy" is an antonym of "sick," meaning the two terms are complete opposites.
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Loyal
Loyal
Loyal means faithful.
Loyal means faithful.
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Sloppy
Sloppy
Sloppy means messy.
Sloppy means messy.
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MODEST
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MODEST
"Modest" is an adjective that means humble, so "humble" is the correct answer.
"Modest" is an adjective that means humble, so "humble" is the correct answer.
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Which is a synonym for frigid?
Which is a synonym for frigid?
"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."
"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?
Which is a synonym for vivid?
"Vivid" and "realistic" both refer to something being lifelike.
"Vivid" and "realistic" both refer to something being lifelike.
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Sturdy
Sturdy
Sturdy means strong.
Sturdy means strong.
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FALSE
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FALSE
"False" and "unfounded" are synonyms. "Unfounded" refers to a claim that is not based in truth. The other words do not share this meaning.
"False" and "unfounded" are synonyms. "Unfounded" refers to a claim that is not based in truth. The other words do not share this meaning.
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EXTERIOR
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EXTERIOR
"Exterior" means outside.
"Exterior" means outside.
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ROBUST
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ROBUST
"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy.
"Robust" and "hearty" both refer to being strong and healthy.
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Hidden
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Hidden
Hidden and invisible both relate to something being out of sight.
Hidden and invisible both relate to something being out of sight.
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A synonym of "hazy" is . . .
A synonym of "hazy" is . . .
"Hazy" is an adjective that means "covered by a haze" or "vague, indistinct, or ill-defined," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "covered by haze" or "vague." While "hazardous" may look like a good answer choice because "hazy" and "hazardous" both start with the letters "haz-," "hazardous" means "dangerous." Because hazardous doesn't mean the same thing as "hazy," it can't be the correct answer. "Foggy," however, means "full of or accompanied by fog," "unable to think clearly; confused," or "indistinctly expressed or perceived; obscure." Since "foggy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "hazy," "foggy" is the correct answer.
"Hazy" is an adjective that means "covered by a haze" or "vague, indistinct, or ill-defined," so we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "covered by haze" or "vague." While "hazardous" may look like a good answer choice because "hazy" and "hazardous" both start with the letters "haz-," "hazardous" means "dangerous." Because hazardous doesn't mean the same thing as "hazy," it can't be the correct answer. "Foggy," however, means "full of or accompanied by fog," "unable to think clearly; confused," or "indistinctly expressed or perceived; obscure." Since "foggy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "hazy," "foggy" is the correct answer.
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A synonym of "conspicuous" is . . .
A synonym of "conspicuous" is . . .
"Conspicuous" is an adjective that means "standing out so as to be clearly visible" or "attracting notice or attention." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "obvious." Since 'overt" means "done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden," "overt" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "conspicuous," so "overt" is the correct answer.
"Conspicuous" is an adjective that means "standing out so as to be clearly visible" or "attracting notice or attention." So, we need to pick out a word that means something like "obvious." Since 'overt" means "done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden," "overt" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "conspicuous," so "overt" is the correct answer.
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MURKY
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MURKY
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
"Murky" is an adjective that means very dark or foggy or not completely understood; so, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like foggy or not understood. "Gloomy" means dark and depressing, so "gloomy" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "murky" and the correct answer.
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Synonyms: choose the word that has the closest meaning to the word in question.
Damp
Synonyms: choose the word that has the closest meaning to the word in question.
Damp
"Damp" means moist; frozen describes something that has been turned from a liquid to a solid; dry means without water or moisture; huge means enormously large; and strange means weird.
"Damp" means moist; frozen describes something that has been turned from a liquid to a solid; dry means without water or moisture; huge means enormously large; and strange means weird.
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Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
He was awe-struck by the luminous city lights.
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
He was awe-struck by the luminous city lights.
"Bright" is closest in meaning to luminous in the given context. Do not be fooled by the answer choice flashing. Although city lights may flash, "luminous" does NOT mean flashing.
"Bright" is closest in meaning to luminous in the given context. Do not be fooled by the answer choice flashing. Although city lights may flash, "luminous" does NOT mean flashing.
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Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
They sought a malleable metal that they could work into the desired shape.
"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.
"Malleable" means ductile or pliable, meaning capable of being shaped.
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