Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PUNGENT
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PUNGENT
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"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
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PUTRID
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PUTRID
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The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
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TEPID
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TEPID
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"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
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HIDEOUS
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HIDEOUS
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Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
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FLEXIBLE
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FLEXIBLE
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"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
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NUTRITIOUS
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NUTRITIOUS
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Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The brief meeting happened before school.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The brief meeting happened before school.
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"Brief" and "short" both mean small amounts of time.
"Brief" and "short" both mean small amounts of time.
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SELDOM
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SELDOM
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"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.
"Seldom" is an adjective that means rare, so "rare" is the correct answer.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
The beginning act of the play was excellent.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The beginning act of the play was excellent.
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"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.
"Introductory" can replace "beginning" to maintain the same meaning.
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ROBUST
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ROBUST
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"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
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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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Which is a synonym for frigid?
Which is a synonym for frigid?
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"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?
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"Vivid" and "realistic" both refer to something being lifelike.
"Vivid" and "realistic" both refer to something being lifelike.
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Sturdy
Sturdy
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Sturdy means strong.
Sturdy means strong.
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Unbelievable
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Unbelievable
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"Unbelievable" means incredible.
"Unbelievable" means incredible.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.
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"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.
"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESSENTIAL
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ESSENTIAL
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"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.
"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
The necklace contained a genuinediamond stud.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The necklace contained a genuinediamond stud.
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"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.
"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.
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Disappointed
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Disappointed
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"Disappointed" means displeased.
"Disappointed" means displeased.
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Fearful
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Fearful
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"Fearful" means afraid or scared.
"Fearful" means afraid or scared.
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