SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Determining Part of Speech
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Example Question #1942 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIBBLE
Panic
Defy
Laud
Complain
Acknowledge
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 #12 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFECT
To change allegiance
To lose your hearing
To find fault
To flee
To fight against something
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 #13 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAMPION
Abandon
Promote
Loss
Disparage
Victory
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 #14 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIFORM
Children
Occupation
Performance
School
Livery
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.
Example Question #15 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WAFT
Jump
Drift
Throw
Fall
Plunge
Drift
The correct answer is "drift."
"Waft" is a verb (or noun) that means to pass (or cause to pass) easily/gently through the air or as if through the air.
This makes "drift" (carried slowly by a current of air or water) making it the correct synonym.
Example Question #16 : Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COACH
Uniform
Gym
Master
Carriage
Exercise
Carriage
"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.
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