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Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
A synonym of "magnificent" is . . .
unrealistic
subpar
loud
spectacular
average
spectacular
"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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
You did an outstanding job on you last exam.
terrible
exceptional
horrible
awful
None of the other answers
exceptional
"Outstanding" and "exceptional" would keep the meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPER
Average
Poor
Old
Sad
Excellent
Excellent
"Super" is an adjective that means excellent, so "excellent" is the correct answer.
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.
PRECIOUS
Free
Common
Lost
Strange
Valuable
Valuable
"Precious" is an adjective that means valuable, so "valuable" is the correct answer.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Which word can replace the underlined word?
It was so awful how sick he became.
impressive
None of the above
wonderful
terrible
excellent
terrible
"Terrible" can replace "awful" in the sentence to maintain the correct meaning.
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.
NOURISHING
Excellent
Foggy
Beneficial
Chaotic
Harmful
Beneficial
Something that is nourishing provides energy or is beneficial in some other way, so "beneficial," an adjective that means helpful, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nourishing": "harmful" is an opposite of "nourishing" and means damaging or detrimental; "foggy" means misty or murky; "chaotic" means disorderly; and "excellent" means extremely good.
Example Question #6 : 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
Cowardly
Tenacious
Horrible
Bowl
Beautiful
Beautiful
"Magnificent" means impressively gorgeous or awe-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 #1282 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
WONDERFUL
Boring
Pessimistic
Discouraging
Hideous
Fantastic
Fantastic
"Wonderful" is defined as inspiring delight, admiration, or pleasure. "Fantastic" can have a similar definition, which is of very great excellence. All of the other answer choices are predominantly negative in meaning, thus "fantastic" is the best answer choice!
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
Abnormal
Effective
Unusual
Luxurious
Fertile
Humorous
Unusual
"Abnormal" means unusual; 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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Value, And Rarity
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Average
Brave
Different
Ordinary
Spectacular
Creative
Ordinary
"Average" means common or ordinary.
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