All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #71 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VIAL
Imitation
Lunatic
Small bottle
Abscess
Something disgusting
Small bottle
A "vial" is a small bottle or a container.
An "imitation" is a copy, an impersonation, or a replica of something.
"Lunatic" is an insane person, or someone suffering from lunacy.
"Abscess" is a medical ailment in which a cavity is filled with puss. Abscesses can occur in any tissue.
"Something disgusting" is an answer meant to mislead. "Vile" is an adjective that means something disgusting.
Example Question #72 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOOT
Cobbler
Collision
Saddle
Spoils
Boot
Spoils
"Loot" means "spoils," or stolen objects.
"Cobbler" is a person who repairs shoes.
"Collision" means the interaction in which two objects make forceful contact; collisions are typically accidental.
"Saddle" is the device made of leather or cloth worn on a horse's back that provides a seat for the rider.
"Boot" is a type of heavy shoe that goes above the ankle.
Example Question #73 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Corporation
Surgeon
Substitute
Salesman
Consequence
Substitute
The noun "proxy" means replacement, substitute, someone who stands in for someone else. Additionally, "surgeon" means doctor who performs operations; a "corporation" is a large business owned by man shareholders; a "consequence" is a result of an action; a "salesman" is someone who sells things.
Example Question #74 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPAREL
Technology
Supplies
Fragment
Clothing
Accessory
Clothing
The correct answer is "clothing."
"Apparel" is simply defined as "clothing."
Example Question #75 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CARICATURE
Eulogy
Tirade
Oration
Parody
Prejudice
Parody
The noun "caricature" means a parody, a representation of someone famous using humor, mockery, or creativity. Additionally, an "oration" is a speech; a "tirade" is a long and angry speech directed at someone; a "eulogy" is a speech delivered for someone who has died; "prejudice" is judging someone before one meets them based on stereotypes and other biases.
Example Question #76 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ETCHING
Friend
Relative
Vehicle
Comedian
An "etching" is a marking, a print, an engraving. Additionally, a "relative" is a family member; a "comedian" is someone funny who tells jokes for a living.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRADE
Turnpike
Manuscript
Occupation
Entourage
Wrath
Occupation
When used as a verb "trade" means to exchange, to give something and get something else in return. However, in this sense it is being used as a noun, in which case "trade" means job, career, occupation. Additionally, "wrath" is anger and vengeance; a "turnpike" is a highway; an "entourage" is a group of people who follow around and care for an individual person; a "manuscript" is a written document.
Example Question #882 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PASTIME
Deity
Treaty
Hobby
Prophecy
Memento
Hobby
The noun "pastime" means hobby, recreational activity, something done for the purposes of fun and leisure. Additionally, a "memento" is a souvenir, an object that reminds one of an experience; a "deity" is a God; a "prophecy" is a prediction made about the future; a "treaty" is an agreement of peace terms between two or more conflicting parties.
Example Question #883 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPLICA
Glitch
Grove
Carving
Nightmare
Copy
Copy
The noun "replica" means an exact copy of something that already exists, a reproduction, a duplicate model. Additionally, a "carving" is a marking made on something by cutting into the surface of it; a "glitch" is an error in a piece of machinery, a malfunction; a "grove" is a secluded collection of trees.
Example Question #884 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURNPIKE
Marina
Senator
Sovereign
Highway
Hub
Highway
The noun "turnpike" means highway, a large road. Additionally, a "marina" is a harbor, a dockyard, a place where ships are docked; a "hub" is a center of activity within a region; a "senator" is a representative, a politician who makes legislative decisions in the Senate; a "sovereign" is a monarch, a ruler, a king or queen.
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