SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, and Rarity

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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .

Possible Answers:

unrealistic

spectacular

loud

average

subpar

Correct answer:

spectacular

Explanation:

"Magnificent" is an adjective that means either "impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking" or "very good; excellent." So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "impressive," "striking," or "excellent." Neither "average" nor "subpar" can be the correct answer, then, because "average" means "of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity" when used as an adjective, and "subpar" means "below an average level." "Spectacular," however, is an adjective that can mean "beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way," and because "spectacular" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "magnificent," "spectacular" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?

You did anoutstandingjob on you last exam.

Possible Answers:

horrible

None of the other answers

awful

exceptional

terrible

Correct answer:

exceptional

Explanation:

"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.

Example Question #635 :Synonyms

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

SUPER

Possible Answers:

Sad

Old

Poor

Average

Excellent

Correct answer:

Excellent

Explanation:

"Super" is an adjective that meansexcellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.

Example Question #636 :Synonyms

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

PRECIOUS

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Free

Lost

Common

Strange

Correct answer:

Valuable

Explanation:

"Precious" is an adjective that meansvaluable,so "valuable" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Which word can replace the underlined word?

It was soawfulhow sick he became.

Possible Answers:

excellent

wonderful

impressive

terrible

None of the above

Correct answer:

terrible

Explanation:

"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

NOURISHING

Possible Answers:

Beneficial

Chaotic

Excellent

Harmful

Foggy

Correct answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

Something that is nourishingprovides energyor isbeneficialin some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that meanshelpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and meansdamagingordetrimental; "foggy" meansmistyormurky; "chaotic" meansdisorderly; and "excellent" meansextremely good.

Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

MAGNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Cowardly

Bowl

Beautiful

Tenacious

Horrible

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

"Magnificent" meansimpressively gorgeousorawe-inspiring, so "beautiful" (which is a synonym of "gorgeous") is the best answer! Additionally, "horrible" is a loose antonym, or opposite, of "magnificent."

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

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

WONDERFUL

Possible Answers:

Hideous

Pessimistic

Discouraging

Boring

Fantastic

Correct answer:

Fantastic

Explanation:

"Wonderful" is defined asinspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which isof very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!

Example Question #6 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

Abnormal

Possible Answers:

Fertile

Luxurious

Effective

Unusual

Humorous

Correct answer:

Unusual

Explanation:

"Abnormal" meansunusual; Fertile refers to good soil for growing plants; Luxurious refers to items of high quality and value; Effective means efficient; and Humorous means funny.

Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Average

Possible Answers:

Brave

Creative

Spectacular

Different

Ordinary

Correct answer:

Ordinary

Explanation:

"Average" meanscommon or ordinary.

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