Synonyms: Adjectives and Adverbs - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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CONSPICUOUS
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"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.
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"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.
"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."
"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."
"Conspicuous" means standing out so as to be clearly visible. "Noticeable," which means able to be easily noticed, is the best synonym of "conspicuous," so "noticeable" is the correct answer.
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"Invisible" means not able to be seen. It is an antonym of "conspicuous," which means clearly visible, so it is incorrect.
"Ordinary" means having no special or unusual features or normal, as in the sentence, "My house looks ordinary and doesn't stand out among the other houses in my neighborhood."
"Terrifying" means causing a feeling of extreme fear, as in the sentence, "I have a fear of heights, so while I thought that the Grand Canyon was beautiful from a distance, I found it terrifying when I stood at the edge and looked down."
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SCRUFFY
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"Scruffy" means messy or untidy in appearance, so "untidy," which means not tidy, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "scruffy": "artistic" means able to create creative works; "eloquent" means well-spoken; "hardworking" means diligent; and "comfortable" means cozy.
"Scruffy" means messy or untidy in appearance, so "untidy," which means not tidy, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "scruffy": "artistic" means able to create creative works; "eloquent" means well-spoken; "hardworking" means diligent; and "comfortable" means cozy.
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BRITTLE
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Something that is "brittle" is not strong and easily broken. So, "fragile," a word that means easily broken, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "brittle": "sturdy" means strong or difficult to break and is an opposite, or antonym, of "brittle"; "normal" means standard or ordinary; "calm" means peaceful or unworried; and "nautical" means having to do with the sea or the ocean.
Something that is "brittle" is not strong and easily broken. So, "fragile," a word that means easily broken, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "brittle": "sturdy" means strong or difficult to break and is an opposite, or antonym, of "brittle"; "normal" means standard or ordinary; "calm" means peaceful or unworried; and "nautical" means having to do with the sea or the ocean.
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FLIMSY
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"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.
"Flimsy" means not strong, not reliable, or not sturdy, so "not sturdy" is the correct answer. To help you, "sturdy" means powerful, well-supported, or unlikely to fall over.
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AUDIBLE
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Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.
Audible means able to be heard, so "able to be heard" is the correct answer.
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DELICIOUS
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"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
"Delicious" means very tasty, so "tasty" is the correct answer. To help you, something that is "arresting" grabs your attention, and "notable" means important.
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DELICATE
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Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.
Delicate means fragile or easily damaged or broken, so "fragile" is the correct answer.
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AQUEOUS
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The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
The best choice is "watery," since the word "aqueous" means watery or pertaining to water. The root "aqua," which comes from Latin, is found in this word and means water. Words like "aqueous" or "aquatic" which contain this root have something to do with water.
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VIVID
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The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
The word "vivid" means very bright or lively. "Bright" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "vivid." Considering the other choices, "new" is unrelated in meaning to "vivid," "sight" is a noun that means the ability to see, and "cloudy" means foggy or unclear.
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PUNGENT
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"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
"Pungent" is defined as having a sharply strong taste or smell. Something pungent will always be strong, so "strong" is our best answer! A pungent smell may be either pleasant or disgusting, but it will always have a strong odor.
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PUTRID
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The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
The answer is "rancid." "Rancid" and "putrid" both mean decayed and usually having a very bad or disgusting smell. For example, you might say, "The milk smelled rancid after being left out all week."
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TEPID
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"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
"Tepid" is defined as only slightly warm; lukewarm; thus, "lukewarm" is the best answer choice. Both "tepid" and "lukewarm" are commonly used to describe the temperature of beverages.
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HIDEOUS
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HIDEOUS
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Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
Since "hideous" is defined as ugly or disgusting to look at, "ugly" is the best answer choice.
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FLEXIBLE
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"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
"Flexible" is defined as capable of bending easily without breaking. Since "pliable" is defined as easily bent or flexible, "pliable" is the best answer choice.
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NUTRITIOUS
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Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
Since "nutritious" is defined as nourishing or effective as food, "nourishing" is the best answer choice. "Unhealthy" and "nutritious" are antonyms.
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HOARSE
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Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
Don't get this word confused with "horse," the animal! "Hoarse" means raspy or rough-sounding, especially when describing someone's voice. You've probably had a hoarse voice after getting a sore throat. "Smooth" means even or free of bumps; "artistic" means talented at art or creative activities, and "mountainous" refers to areas of land and means containing mountains.
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IMMACULATE
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“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
“Immaculate” means perfectly clean and free from impurity. “Spotless" means free from spotting or dirt as the suffix "-less" means without or free from, so "spotless" is the correct answer. To help you, “soiled” means dirty.
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DURABLE
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“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.
“Durable” means staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time, so "long-lasting" is the correct answer.
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STABLE
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“Stable” means steady when standing, although it is most commonly used to mean just steady; so, the correct answer is "steady." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "stable": “wicked” and “diabolical” both mean evil; “cruel” means mean and unkind; and “imbalanced” means not balanced or not equal.
“Stable” means steady when standing, although it is most commonly used to mean just steady; so, the correct answer is "steady." None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "stable": “wicked” and “diabolical” both mean evil; “cruel” means mean and unkind; and “imbalanced” means not balanced or not equal.
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REPULSIVE
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REPULSIVE
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"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite,of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
"Repulsive" means revolting or disgusting, so "disgusting," which means unpleasant and gross, is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "repulsive": "attractive" is an antonym, or opposite,of "repulsive" and means visually appealing; "scary" means causing fear; "victorious" means triumphant; "alert" means vigilant.
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