All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUTHOR
Sailor
Professor
Teacher
Writer
Student
Writer
An "author" is a writer.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAMPION
Winner
Opponent
Failure
Enemy
Attitude
Winner
Champion and winner both relate to being the best at something or succeeding at something.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEDIC
Lawyer
Meddler
Doctor
Coach
Medium
Doctor
The nouns "medic" and "doctor" are synonymous. They both refer to someone who helps people with medical problems and health. The other words do not share this meaning. "Lawyer" is also a profession, but it is not a medical job.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUARD
Pal
Volunteer
Male
Watchman
Bud
Watchman
The words "guard" and "watchman" are synonymous. The other answer choices are not at all related to the word "guard." Do you know the meanings of all of the other answer choices? Do any of them have multiple meanings? Can you use each word in a sentence? These vocabulary exercises can help you master the meanings of key words!
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENTLEMAN
Philosopher
Laborer
Medic
Doctor
Nobleman
Nobleman
The words "gentleman" and "noblemen" are synonymous. These words refer to well-educated, well-mannered males of a high social status. A "laborer" is a worker. A "philosopher" is an educated person who works with complex abstract concepts. A "doctor" or a "medic" is a person who helps people with their health.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
WARLOCK
Wizard
General
Sailor
Cadet
Solider
Wizard
A "warlock" is a wizard or male witch, usually referenced in fantasy literature. The use of the word "war" does not indicate military connection. The rest of the words are taken from military positions, but do not in fact truly relate to the meaning of "warlock."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of "stone" is . . .
pebble
mountain
brick
dirt
sand
pebble
Since "stone" is a noun that means "small rock," we need to find another noun that also means "small rock." While "mountain" may seem like a good answer because mountains are made of stone, "mountain" doesn't mean the same thing as "stone," so it can't be the correct answer. Since "pebble" is a noun that means "a small stone worn smooth by sand or water," "pebble" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Which word is a synonym for the word permit?
Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.
ban
pass
veto
protest
None of the other answer choices
pass
The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.
None of the above
clothing store
grocery store
gas station
apartment
grocery store
Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of “saga” is __________.
explanation
conversation
gossip
mention
tale
tale
“Saga” is a noun that means “a long story,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a long account.” That means that “gossip” cannot be the correct answer, because “gossip” means “casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true,” which is quite different in meaning from “saga.” “Story,” however, is a noun that can mean “an account of imaginary or real people and events,” and because “story” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “saga,” “story” is the correct answer.
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