SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, and Understanding
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Example Question #1097 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
A synonym of "absurd" is __________.
ridiculous
honored
fragile
quiet
serious
ridiculous
Since "absurd" is an adjective that means "silly," we need to pick out another adjective that means "silly." While "serious" may look like the correct answer, it actually means the opposite of "silly." However, "ridiculous" is an adjective that means "extremely silly or unreasonable," so "ridiculous" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1098 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
A synonym of “fundamental” is __________.
scary
trivial
sensational
weird
crucial
crucial
“Fundamental” is an adjective that means “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “important.” That means that “trivial” cannot be the correct answer, because “trivial,” is an adjective that means “of little value or importance,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “fundamental.” “Crucial,” however, is an adjective that means either “decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something” or “of great importance,” and because “crucial” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “fundamental,” “crucial” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1099 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
Laura held many latent talents.
hidden
gifts
impressive
hobbies
useful
hidden
"Latent" means dormant or hidden.
Example Question #1100 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.
None of the other answers
new
real
artificial
large
artificial
"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unbelievable
Common
Unfair
A lot
Incredible
Cheap
Incredible
"Unbelievable" means incredible.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESSENTIAL
Jealous
Necessary
Weak
Excited
Optional
Necessary
"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The necklace contained a genuine diamond stud.
fake
fabricated
decoy
real
None of the above
real
"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
BIASED.
Calculated
Old
Unfair
Youthful
Fair
Unfair
Biased means unfair, or based on one person’s opinion. To help you youthful means young; calculated means thought about.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECEPTIVE
Fantastic
Tricky
Mediocre
Average
Easy
Tricky
Someone who is "deceptive" is sneaky and trying to trick someone, so "tricky" is the correct answer. To help you, "mediocre" means average in a bad way, and "fantastic" means very good, so good it is hard to believe, or unbelievable.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCURATE
Frequent
Carefree
Routine
Correct
General
Correct
"Accurate" means without mistakes, so "correct" is the best match. "General" means not specific, and "carefree" is defined as free from care. "Frequent" means happening often, and "routine" is the regular way of doing something.
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