SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #111 : Synonyms

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

AUTHOR

Possible Answers:

Professor

Writer

Student

Teacher

Sailor

Correct answer:

Writer

Explanation:

An "author" is a writer.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms

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

CHAMPION

Possible Answers:

Enemy

Opponent

Winner

Failure

Attitude

Correct answer:

Winner

Explanation:

Champion and winner both relate to being the best at something or succeeding at something. 

Example Question #113 : Synonyms

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

MEDIC

Possible Answers:

Medium

Coach

Doctor

Lawyer

Meddler 

Correct answer:

Doctor

Explanation:

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 #114 : Synonyms

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

GUARD

Possible Answers:

Watchman

Pal

Bud

Volunteer

Male

Correct answer:

Watchman

Explanation:

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 #115 : Synonyms

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

GENTLEMAN

Possible Answers:

Laborer

Medic

Doctor

Philosopher

Nobleman

Correct answer:

Nobleman

Explanation:

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 #116 : Synonyms

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

WARLOCK

Possible Answers:

Solider

General

Wizard

Cadet

Sailor

Correct answer:

Wizard

Explanation:

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 . . .

Possible Answers:

sand

brick

dirt

pebble

mountain

Correct answer:

pebble

Explanation:

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. 

Possible Answers:

None of the other answer choices

veto

pass

protest

ban

Correct answer:

pass

Explanation:

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.

Possible Answers:

None of the above

gas station

apartment

grocery store

clothing store

Correct answer:

grocery store

Explanation:

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 __________.

Possible Answers:

mention

conversation

gossip

tale

explanation

Correct answer:

tale

Explanation:

“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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