Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quantity, Variety, Regularity, and Size - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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A synonym of "solitary" is . . .
A synonym of "solitary" is . . .
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"Solitary" is an adjective that means "done or existing alone," or when describing a place, "secluded or isolated." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "done alone" or "secluded." "Escorted" may look like a good answer, but "escorted" means "accompanied somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank." Because "escorted" means the opposite of "solitary," it cannot be the correct answer. "Unaccompanied," however, means "having no companion or escort." Because "unaccompanied" is closest in meaning to "solitary," "unaccompanied" is the correct answer.
"Solitary" is an adjective that means "done or existing alone," or when describing a place, "secluded or isolated." So, we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "done alone" or "secluded." "Escorted" may look like a good answer, but "escorted" means "accompanied somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank." Because "escorted" means the opposite of "solitary," it cannot be the correct answer. "Unaccompanied," however, means "having no companion or escort." Because "unaccompanied" is closest in meaning to "solitary," "unaccompanied" is the correct answer.
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Which is a synonym for the word vast?
The vast prairie was full of flowers and wildlife.
Which is a synonym for the word vast?
The vast prairie was full of flowers and wildlife.
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Enormous can be substituted in for vast to maintain a similar meaning.
Enormous can be substituted in for vast to maintain a similar meaning.
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A synonym of "meager" is .
A synonym of "meager" is .
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"Meager" is an adjective that means "lacking in quantity or quality," and used to refer to something provided or available. So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "lacking." While "sufficient" might look like a potentially correct answer, "sufficient" means "enough" or "adequate," "sufficient" is an opposite of "lacking," so it can't be the correct answer. "Paltry," however, is an adjective that means "small or meager" and is used to describe amounts. Since "paltry" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "meager," "paltry" is the correct answer.
"Meager" is an adjective that means "lacking in quantity or quality," and used to refer to something provided or available. So, we need to pick out an adjective that means something like "lacking." While "sufficient" might look like a potentially correct answer, "sufficient" means "enough" or "adequate," "sufficient" is an opposite of "lacking," so it can't be the correct answer. "Paltry," however, is an adjective that means "small or meager" and is used to describe amounts. Since "paltry" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "meager," "paltry" is the correct answer.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The girl piled a substantial amount of potatoes onto her plate.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The girl piled a substantial amount of potatoes onto her plate.
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"Large" could replace "substantial" to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
"Large" could replace "substantial" to maintain the meaning of the sentence.
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A synonym of “uniform” is .
A synonym of “uniform” is .
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“Uniform,” when used as an adjective, means “not changing in form or character; remaining the same,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not changing” or “similar to others.” That means that “varying” cannot be the correct answer, because when used as an adjective, “varying” means “differing in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “uniform.” “Consistent,” however, is an adjective that refers to a person, behavior, or process, and means “unchanging over a period of time,” and because “consistent” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “uniform,” “consistent” is the correct answer.
“Uniform,” when used as an adjective, means “not changing in form or character; remaining the same,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “not changing” or “similar to others.” That means that “varying” cannot be the correct answer, because when used as an adjective, “varying” means “differing in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “uniform.” “Consistent,” however, is an adjective that refers to a person, behavior, or process, and means “unchanging over a period of time,” and because “consistent” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “uniform,” “consistent” is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VAST
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"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.
"Vast" means large; Small is the opposite; Dangerous means the potential to cause harm; Slow means moving at a low speed; and Invisible means not able to be seen.
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Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Total
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Total
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"Total" means entire or complete.
"Total" means entire or complete.
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Tiny
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Tiny
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"Tiny" means extremely small.
"Tiny" means extremely small.
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Enormous
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Enormous
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"Enormous" means extremely large.
"Enormous" means extremely large.
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Several
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Several
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"Several" means a number of, but more than a couple.
"Several" means a number of, but more than a couple.
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Crowded
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Crowded
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"Crowded" means full or packed.
"Crowded" means full or packed.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I cannot believe he ate the entire pizza!
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I cannot believe he ate the entire pizza!
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"Whole" and "entire" have the same meaning.
"Whole" and "entire" have the same meaning.
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Which word can replace the underlined word?
The couple shared everything as they grew old together.
Which word can replace the underlined word?
The couple shared everything as they grew old together.
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"Pair" can replace "couple" to maintain the same meaning.
"Pair" can replace "couple" to maintain the same meaning.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOLE
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"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
"Sole" means only, so "only" would be the best answer. "Many" is an antonym, or opposite, of "sole."
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOGETHER
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOGETHER
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"Together" means with certain specified people or_collaboratively_. "Jointly" is our best answer choice, because it also means collaboratively and could describe people working together on a task.
"Together" means with certain specified people or_collaboratively_. "Jointly" is our best answer choice, because it also means collaboratively and could describe people working together on a task.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GAUNT
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GAUNT
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Someone who is "gaunt" is thin and unhealthy, so "very thin" is the correct answer.
Someone who is "gaunt" is thin and unhealthy, so "very thin" is the correct answer.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISTINCT
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DISTINCT
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"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
"Distinct" means separate, individual,or not together, so "separate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "distinct": "abolish" means get rid of a rule, law, or custom; "confirm" means agree that something is true or provide evidence that demonstrates that something is true; "raze" means destroy; and "opaque" means solid or unable to be seen through.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPARATE
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DISPARATE
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"Disparate" means separate or different, so "different" is the correct answer. To help you, "native" or "indigenous" people are people who are originally from a certain area. So, we might say that Native Americans are indigenous to the United States. Also, "composed" means either calm and collected or made.
"Disparate" means separate or different, so "different" is the correct answer. To help you, "native" or "indigenous" people are people who are originally from a certain area. So, we might say that Native Americans are indigenous to the United States. Also, "composed" means either calm and collected or made.
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Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters
EXCESSIVE
Select the word which is most similar to the word in capital letters
EXCESSIVE
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"Excessive" means existing in too large of a quantity, so "too much" is the correct answer. To help you, "dynamic" means lively and energetic, and "remorseful" means sad and guilty.
"Excessive" means existing in too large of a quantity, so "too much" is the correct answer. To help you, "dynamic" means lively and energetic, and "remorseful" means sad and guilty.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAST
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"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.
"Vast" means huge and is often used to refer to areas of land, so "huge" is the correct answer.
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