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Example Question #721 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROWSE
Effect
Criticism
Babble
Survey
Questionnaire
Survey
To "browse" may mean to look around an area casually. "Questionnaire" is similar to "survey", but does not mean "browse". "Babble" refers to talking, specifically talking about an unimportant topic or talking without making any sense, and "criticism" means commentary in which someone points out the flaws in something. "Effect" does not mean "browse." The best answer choice is "survey."
Example Question #722 : Ssat Elementary Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOCATION
Individual
Place
City
Mountain
Party
Place
A "location" is a place or a specific area, so "place" is the correct answer. To help you, an "individual" is one person.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDEAL
Difficulty
Custom
Nation
Mural
Corporation
Difficulty
An “ordeal” is a difficulty or something you suffer through. To provide further help, a “custom” is a tradition or something people have always done; a “mural” is a painting on a wall; a “nation” is a country; and a “corporation” is a company.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WISDOM
Knowledge
Labor
Peace
Irritation
Surprise
Knowledge
“Wisdom” is another word for knowledge or the things that you have learned. Someone who is “wise” has a lot of knowledge. To provide further help, “peace” is the lack of fighting or conflict; “irritation” is the feeling of being annoyed; a “surprise” is something you do not expect to happen; and “labor” is work.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMERGENCY
Doctor
Ambulance
Surgery
Hospital
Crisis
Crisis
"Emergency" means a crisis; a hospital is a place where sick people go for treatment; an ambulance is a vehicle that is used to transport patients; surgery is a medical operation; and a doctor is someone who treats patients.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TALENT
Writing
Preparation
Ability
Weakness
Ability
A "talent" is something you do well. You might have a talent for cooking or for playing soccer, or for "writing," but talent can apply to any "ability" someone may possess. "Preparation" might enable you to do something well, but it is not the same as "talent," which refers to one's natural abilities. "Weakness" is an antonym to "talent."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Anna and Marissa had a DEBATE about the best school in their city.
Talk
Whisper
Argument
Agreement
Argument
When you "debate" with someone, you argue with them. The argument can be either friendly or unfriendly, but it is still an argument. The only other word that is similar is "talk" but this isn't the same as arguing with someone.
Example Question #86 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGEND
Athlete
Real
Myth
Villain
Myth
A "legend" is a story that describes extraordinary achievements. Usually the original source of the story is unknown, but it may be based on a real person or events. King Arthur is an example of a legend. He really lived in England a long time ago, but the stories about him are probably made up. A "myth" is also a story that describes extraordinary achievements with an unknown origin. A "villain" might appear in a legend or myth, but it refers specifically to a character who opposes the hero in such stories. Some "athletes'" feats or careers may become legendary, but "athlete" is not a synonym to this work.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOKEN
Duty
Symbol
Reward
Task
Punishment
Symbol
A "token" is something that serves as a representation of something else. This is a synonym of "symbol." An example of a "token" or a "symbol" is the American flag, this is the symbol of America. To provide further help, a "task" is a job; a "duty" is a responsibility, something you feel you have to do.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ITINERARY
Flight
Mistake
Plan
Host
Demand
Plan
An "itinerary" is a plan, a schedule, a list of things to do. To provide further help, a "demand" is something that someone has forcefully asked for.
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