SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Distinguishing Between Multiple Definitions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLETE
Pen
Taste
Inscribe
Scribble
Author
Taste
The word "pallete" can be used in statements about people's sense of taste. The other words may be slightly related to the word pallete, but the meanings in this sense would not be close enough to call them synonymous.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Distinguishing Between Multiple Definitions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESS
Criminal
Media
Freedom
Politician
Conspiracy
Media
The "press" and the "media" can both refer to journalists as a group. The other nouns do not have directly related meanings and are not synonymous with "press," but are topics often covered by the "press."
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Distinguishing Between Multiple Definitions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POLICE
Lie
Punish
Oversee
Cheat
Imprison
Oversee
The verbs "police"—yes, the word "police" can be used as a verb too—and "oversee" are synonymous. The other words ("imprison," "punish," "lie," etc.) might have indirectly related meanings, but they are not synonymous with "police" when used as a verb.
Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Distinguishing Between Multiple Definitions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BLEMISH
Clean
Purify
Cleanse
Ruin
Hurt
Ruin
"Blemish," means to spoil the appearance of (something). The term ruin is a synonym of "blemish," making it the correct answer. "Purify" means to remove contaminants from. The word "hurt" means to cause physical harm or injury. The terms "cleanse" and "clean" are defined similarly; to make (something) thoroughly clean/free from dirt.
Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Distinguishing Between Multiple Definitions
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSESS
Bring
Cancel
Find
Fix
Charge
Charge
The verb "assess" usually means to evaluate, to judge the nature of something, to decide what one thinks of something. However, it also has a second common meaning which is to charge. So, to be "assessed repairs" is to be charged for repairs.
Example Question #1941 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FANCY
Coincidence
Esteem
Liking
Phantom
Multitude
Liking
"Fancy" can be an adjective meaning elaborate and decorative. "Fancy" can also be a noun meaning taste or inclination. With this second definition in mind, liking is a synonym and therefore the correct answer.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIBBLE
Defy
Laud
Panic
Acknowledge
Complain
Complain
"Quibble," when used as a verb, means to complain about petty negative aspects of something, and when used as a noun, means a relatively unimportant complaint. So, "complain" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quibble." For clarification, "panic" means to suddenly feel afraid or stressed in an uncontrolled way, "laud" means praise, "acknowledge" means recognize, and "defy" means resist.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFECT
To fight against something
To find fault
To lose your hearing
To change allegiance
To flee
To change allegiance
If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAMPION
Loss
Promote
Victory
Disparage
Abandon
Promote
"Champion" is often used as a noun that means victor or winner. However, "champion" can also mean promote, as in the sentence, “She championed the cause of animal rights.” So, "promote" is the correct answer. For clarification, "abandon" means discard, and "disparage" means mock.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIFORM
Livery
Performance
School
Children
Occupation
Livery
When used as a noun, "uniform" means a specific, standardized outfit worn by members of a certain group. "Livery" is a noun meaning a particular kind of uniform worn by servants, and because "livery" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "uniform," "livery" is the correct answer.
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