SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #811 : Synonyms

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

FACE

Possible Answers:

Confront

Pimple

Eyeliner

Make-up

Glasses

Correct answer:

Confront

Explanation:

The verbs "face" and "confront" are synonymous. "Face your fears; confront them courageously." The other words may seem related to the noun "face" (not the verb), but they are not synonyms. A person might have a "pimple" on his or her "face," wear "glasses," or use "make-up" such as "eyeliner." A "face" (noun) is not the same as "glasses" or a "pimple."

Example Question #812 : Synonyms

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

WANT

Possible Answers:

Lack

Loss

Failure

Change

Remainder

Correct answer:

Lack

Explanation:

The nouns "want" and "lack" are synonymous: "His want of patience was related to his lack of satisfaction." The nouns "change" (think money) and "remainder" are closely related. "Loss" and "failure" are also closely related. 

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