HSPT Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BURROW

Possible Answers:

rod

tunnel

bottle

gateway

mansion

Correct answer:

tunnel

Explanation:

burrow is a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBLEM

Possible Answers:

inspiration

punishment

symbol

salutation

holiday

Correct answer:

symbol

Explanation:

An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Accident

Teacher

Maze

Beggar

Weight

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ABODE

Possible Answers:

Library

Train Station

Office

Airport

Home

Correct answer:

Home

Explanation:

"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.

Example Question #211 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Bidder

Mask

Cinema

Channel

World

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.

Example Question #191 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

REGALIA

Possible Answers:

Royalty

Regions

Clothes

Fancy

Decorations

Correct answer:

Decorations

Explanation:

The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers to royal possesions which are very decorative. They can include ceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers to garments or apparel. The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves. 

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MEMENTO

Possible Answers:

Toy

Bracelet

Keepsake

Money

Heir

Correct answer:

Keepsake

Explanation:

A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which means something special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.

Example Question #193 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

SHANTY

Possible Answers:

Abyss

Messenger

Etiquette

Omen

Shack

Correct answer:

Shack

Explanation:

"Shanty" is a shack or small hut. "Omen" is a sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" is socially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" is a person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" is a deep hole or gap.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CAVITY.

Possible Answers:

Void 

Depth 

House 

Filler 

Frank 

Correct answer:

Void 

Explanation:

A “cavity” is a hole or hollow space (usually used to describe a hole in a tooth). The correct answer is “void” which also means emptiness, lacking in something.

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