SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Example Question #132 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEAK
Low point
Disappointing
Excellent
Mediocre
High point
High point
A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PASTURE
Town
Reign
Meadow
Port
Monarch
Meadow
A "pasture" is a plot of land that contains grass and is used for feeding animals. So, the answer choice closest in meaning to "pasture" is "meadow," which means a grassy field. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "pasture": a "town" is a small community; a "monarch" is a king; a "port" is a city or town where ships trade, located on a body of water; and "reign," when used as a noun, refers to the length of time that a king or queen governs a country.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANQUET
Challenge
Antiquity
Obsolete
Jubilation
Feast
Feast
A "banquet" is a formal dinner party for many people, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "banquet" is "feast," which when used as a noun, means a meal with a very large amount of food. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "banquet": "jubilation" means happiness; "obsolete" means old and outdated; a "challenge" is a difficult task; and "antiquity" means ancient times, or often specifically the Classical era.
Example Question #142 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BORDER
Ruler
Restaurant
Title
Boundary
Peninsula
Boundary
"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.
Example Question #143 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BARRIER
Roof
Doorway
Explosion
Intensity
Obstacle
Obstacle
A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
Example Question #144 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARNIVORE
Fish
Dinosaur
Plant-eater
Mammal
Meat-eater
Meat-eater
A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.
Example Question #145 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFECTION
Predominantly
Station
Sincere
Effective
Disease
Disease
Since "infection" is defined as an affliction with a disease-causing organism, "disease" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #146 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPANY
Employee
Inventor
Factory
President
Business
Business
A "company" is a business, so "business" is the correct answer. A "president" is in charge of a company; a "factory" manufactures items; an "employee" works at a company; and an "inventor" creates something new.
Example Question #147 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BORDER
Boundary
Capital
Country
Paper
Vacation
Boundary
A "border" is a boundary between two things, so "boundary" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, a "country" is a nation; "paper" is flat sheets made out of wood pulp that are written on; the "capital" is the major city of a state or country in which the government is headquartered; and "vacation" means a break or time off from work or school.
Example Question #148 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACHE
Confusion
Sickness
Soreness
Strength
Pride
Soreness
"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
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