SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #851 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
The prison of a ship
A rank in the army
The feeling of detachment
None of these answers
A form of literature
The prison of a ship
A "brig" is the name given to the prison on a ship. It can also be used to describe a prison in general, but by far its most common usage is to describe one on a ship.
Example Question #852 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Culture
Moist
Wind
Soggy
Afraid
Wind
"Gale" means a strong wind. "Moist" means slightly wet. "Soggy" means wet or mushy. "Culture" refers to features and achievements of a society. "Afraid" means scared.
Example Question #853 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
Planet
Church
Residence
Capital
School
Church
A "cathedral" is a large church, so "church" is the correct answer. A "capital" is the city in a state or country where the government's main branch is found. A "planet" is a celestial body that orbits a star. A "school" is a place where students go to be educated. "Residence" means a home.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
Small animal
Fair judgment
New invention
Well lit
Large book
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #51 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Frame
Seat
Transmission
Engine
Ignition
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #854 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Ocean
River
Dance
Shuffle
Creak
River
A "creek" is a small stream of water, similar to, but usually smaller than a "river." It is easy to confuse with "creak," which means a squeaking sound.
Example Question #852 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Blade
Cut
Dig
Break
Lance
Lance
A “javelin” is a long pole tipped with a spike, similar to a spear or a "lance." "Javelin" and "lance" can also be used to mean pierce. A “blade” is a cutting edge of a knife or sword.
Example Question #856 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUCIBLE
Destiny
Carriage
Vessel
Field
Battle
Vessel
A “crucible” is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated. "Vessel" is the best answer choice, as it means a container for holding things. To clarify the other terms, “destiny” means fate; a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
Example Question #857 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAIN
Forest
River
Ocean
Mountain
Grassland
Grassland
"Plain," when used as a noun, means an area that is mostly comprised of grass, or in other words, a grassland, so "grassland" is the correct answer. An "ocean" is a large body of water. A "river" is a stream. A "mountain" is a natural land form that rises above the ground.
Example Question #858 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
A synonym of "debris" is __________.
detritus
damage
product
cleanliness
explosion
detritus
"Debris" is a noun that means "scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "fragments." While an explosion might cause debris, "explosion" does not mean the same thing as "debris," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Detritus," however, means "waste or debris of any kind," and because "detritus" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "debris," it is the correct answer.
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