SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #211 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.
Transgression
Witticism
Apparel
Nook
Verity
Sin
Sin
A "transgression" is a sin or a violation of a law.
Example Question #234 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Liberty
Inspection
Tyranny
School
Freedom
Diversity
Freedom
"Liberty" means freedom.
Example Question #1021 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ORATION
Tirade
Jest
Discourse
Invective
Diatribe
Discourse
"Oration" means a formal speech, and as such, it is most similar in meaning to "discourse," which means speech. So, "discourse" is the correct answer. For clarification, "jest" means joke, and "tirade," "invective," and "diatribe" are all synonyms that mean a harsh and condemning verbal attack.
Example Question #1022 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HOMAGE
Suggestion
Stability
Homicide
Trickery
Honor
Honor
"Homage" means honor or respects paid to something or someone, so "honor" is the correct answer. "Trickery" means the use of fraud or deception to achieve a particular purpose. "Stability" means firmness or solidity. "Suggestion" means a piece of advice. "Homicide" means the murder of a person.
Example Question #1023 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEGITIMATE
Decisive
Costly
Lawful
Lucid
Illegal
Lawful
"Legitimate" is a word that can be used as either a verb or an adjective, but because all of the potential answer choices are adjectives, we will need to consider "legitimate" as an adjective. When used as an adjective, "legitimate" means allowed by the law or rules, so "lawful," which means legal or authorized, is the correct answer. "Illegal" is an antonym of "legitimate" and "lawful"; it means unlawful and in violation of the rules. None of the other answers have meanings related to that of "legitimate": "decisive" means conclusive or crucial; "lucid" means clear; and "costly" means expensive.
Example Question #1024 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIGNIFICANCE
Exile
Hatred
Necessity
Importance
Connection
Importance
"Significance" means importance, so "importance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "significance": "connection" means a relationship or link between two people, ideas, or things; "hatred" means extreme dislike or ill-will; "necessity" is something that is required or needed; and "exile" means someone who has been expelled from their home country and is not allowed to return.
Example Question #1025 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Size
Garden
Goal
Morality
Swiftness
Size
"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.
Example Question #1026 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Occupation
Income
Adage
Diversion
Vacation
Occupation
Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Expansion
Purpose
Growth
Protection
Infection
Role
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Competition
Shopping Center
Celebration
Vehicle
Dinner
Celebration
"Festival" means celebration.
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