SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Questions
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ESCAPADE
Hunger
Adventure
Wealth
Knowledge
Dread
Adventure
An “escapade” is an adventure or an exciting incident, so "adventure" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "escapade": “knowledge” means all the things that one knows, referred to collectively or awareness; “wealth” means money; and “dread” means fear when used as a noun and fearsome when used as an adjective.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GRIND
Drudge
Tease
Reduction
Turn
Smile
Drudge
If something is a “grind,” it is hard or difficult. Something that is hard and difficult is also a “drudge.” You may be more familiar with the term “drudgery,” which means boring, difficult, or unpleasant work. To further help you, a “reduction” is a decrease; to "tease" is to make fun of.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BONANZA
Windfall
Rainfall
Extravagant
Recycle
Cataclysm
Windfall
A “bonanza” is something that produces very good results. A “windfall” is an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain and is closest to in meaning to “bonanza.” To clarify, a “cataclysm” is a catastrophe or something that causes destruction; “extravagant” means something that is very expensive and often unnecessary; “recycle” means to reuse.
Example Question #208 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAR
Conference
Seminary
School
Divine
Church
Conference
A “seminar” is a meeting in which you receive information on a particular subject. It is similar to a “conference,” which is also a meeting. Do not confuse it with “seminary,” which refers to a private or religious school. “Divine” means heavenly or godlike.
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
ENGAGEMENT
Anger
Closure
Indecency
Appointment
Betrayal
Appointment
The definition of "engagement" is an agreement to meet or an arrangement. "Appointment" is the best answer choice.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
DEDUCTION
Enclosure
Allowance
Subtraction
Confusion
Detection
Subtraction
"Subtraction" is the best answer choice, as "deduction" is defined as the act or process of deducting or subtracting.
Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FLAIR
Jurisdiction
Control
Dominion
Flare
Ability
Ability
If you have “flair,” you have a natural ability to do something, usually with style. It is closest in meaning to "ability.” To clarify the other terms, a “flare” is a light or torch; a “jurisdiction” is the area where a legal power operates; “dominion” is the power to rule or a land that a power controls.
Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GAMUT
Dinky
Piste
Gauntlet
Tryst
Range
Range
A “gamut” is a range or series of related things. To clarify the other terms, a “gauntlet” is a protective glove worn with Medieval armor; a “piste” is a ski trail; “dinky” means little or small; a “tryst” is a secret meeting among lovers.
Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPENSATION
Medicine
Regulation
Batch
Withdrawal
Permission
Permission
“Dispensation” is permission to break a law, promise, or oath. It is very similar in meaning to “permission.” To clarify the other terms, a “batch” is an amount of something that is made at one time; a “regulation” is an official rule or law; “withdrawal” is the act of taking something away.
Example Question #196 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECISION
Manners
Policy
Exactness
Condition
Details
Exactness
"Precision" means exactness.
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