SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, and Understanding
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
A synonym of "absurd" is __________.
fragile
quiet
ridiculous
serious
honored
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 #455 : Synonyms
A synonym of “fundamental” is __________.
scary
trivial
crucial
weird
sensational
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 #456 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?
Laura held many latent talents.
hidden
hobbies
gifts
impressive
useful
hidden
"Latent" means dormant or hidden.
Example Question #457 : Synonyms
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
There is a fake Christmas tree in our house.
artificial
new
real
large
None of the other answers
artificial
"Artificial" and "fake" both have a similar meaning.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Truth, Existence, And Understanding
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Unbelievable
Unfair
Incredible
Cheap
A lot
Common
Incredible
"Unbelievable" means incredible.
Example Question #458 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESSENTIAL
Excited
Optional
Necessary
Jealous
Weak
Necessary
"Essential" is an adjective that means necessary, so "necessary" is the correct answer.
Example Question #461 : Synonyms
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The necklace contained a genuine diamond stud.
None of the above
fake
real
decoy
fabricated
real
"Real" can replace "genuine" to maintain the same meanining in the sentence.
Example Question #462 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
BIASED.
Youthful
Calculated
Fair
Unfair
Old
Unfair
Biased means unfair, or based on one person’s opinion. To help you youthful means young; calculated means thought about.
Example Question #463 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECEPTIVE
Average
Easy
Mediocre
Fantastic
Tricky
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 #464 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCURATE
General
Correct
Carefree
Routine
Frequent
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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