Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Time, Age, Movement, and Location - SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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QUAINT
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QUAINT
Something that is “quaint” is old-fashioned. For clarification, "comely" means attractive, "repulsive" means disgusting, and "nonsensical" means not making sense.
Something that is “quaint” is old-fashioned. For clarification, "comely" means attractive, "repulsive" means disgusting, and "nonsensical" means not making sense.
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INDIGENOUS
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INDIGENOUS
"Indigenous" means native peoples; for example, Native Americans are indigenous to the United States. For clarification, "menacing" means threatening.
"Indigenous" means native peoples; for example, Native Americans are indigenous to the United States. For clarification, "menacing" means threatening.
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HOARY
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HOARY
"Hoary" means graying with age. It can also be used generally to describe someone very old, or something overused. So, the correct answer is "old and gray."
"Hoary" means graying with age. It can also be used generally to describe someone very old, or something overused. So, the correct answer is "old and gray."
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EXILED
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EXILED
If you are exiled, you are sent away or permanently banished. For clarification, deplored means hated.
If you are exiled, you are sent away or permanently banished. For clarification, deplored means hated.
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WINDING
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WINDING
A "circuitous" path is one that weaves and winds; it is indirect. While circuits sometimes are electrical, the two adjectives are not synonymous. "Mechanical" and "automatic" can be synonyms.
A "circuitous" path is one that weaves and winds; it is indirect. While circuits sometimes are electrical, the two adjectives are not synonymous. "Mechanical" and "automatic" can be synonyms.
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PROMENADED
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PROMENADED
To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.
To "promenade" is to stroll or take a leisurely walk. "Promenading" is a more aimless activity than "aiming" or "marching," both of which are direct movements. "Imprecise" and "haphazard" are synonyms.
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DASHING
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DASHING
To "dash" is to bolt or rush rapidly. To "amble" is to stroll or walk in a leisurely way. "Dashing" can also mean stylish and attractive, antonyms of "hideous" and "gruesome." "Northern" describes a cardinal direction.
To "dash" is to bolt or rush rapidly. To "amble" is to stroll or walk in a leisurely way. "Dashing" can also mean stylish and attractive, antonyms of "hideous" and "gruesome." "Northern" describes a cardinal direction.
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UNDERGROUND
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UNDERGROUND
The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.
The words "underground" and "subterranean" are synonyms. The other words actually have meanings contrary to the word "underground." "Buoyant," for example, refers to something that floats on top of liquid.
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PRIMARY
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PRIMARY
The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.
The adjective "primary" generally means occurring first or of the greatest importance. The noun "primary" refers to an election to determine the representatives of the various political parties.
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NOVEL
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NOVEL
Novel means something is new.
Novel means something is new.
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Recent
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Recent
"Recent" means latest; Archaic means ancient; Dependent means reliance on; and Deliberate and Intentional mean done purposely.
"Recent" means latest; Archaic means ancient; Dependent means reliance on; and Deliberate and Intentional mean done purposely.
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Continual
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Continual
"Continual" means ongoing or non-stop.
"Continual" means ongoing or non-stop.
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Instant
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Instant
"Instant" means immediate.
"Instant" means immediate.
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Peculiar
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Peculiar
"Peculiar" means strange.
"Peculiar" means strange.
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HISTORIC
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HISTORIC
"Historic" means important or notable, so "notable" is the correct answer.
"Historic" means important or notable, so "notable" is the correct answer.
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ELDERLY
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ELDERLY
"Elderly" means old, so "old" is the correct answer.
"Elderly" means old, so "old" is the correct answer.
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CONGESTED
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CONGESTED
"Congested" means blocked up.
"Congested" means blocked up.
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CONTINUOUS
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CONTINUOUS
Continuous means something is uninterrupted.
Continuous means something is uninterrupted.
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ULTIMATE
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ULTIMATE
Ultimate means last in a series.
Ultimate means last in a series.
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DESOLATE
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DESOLATE
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
"Desolate" is an adjective defined as barren or deserted. Of the answer choices, "empty" has the closest meaning.
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