SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABODE
Outside
Foreign
Defend
Place
Domicile
Domicile
"Abode" is another word for house or place of residence. "Domicile" is the correct answer, as it means the same thing as abode. The root "dom-" in "domicile" means house and is found in other words that relate to some sort of living space, such as domestic.
Example Question #42 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Maze
Small house
Basement
Castle
Office
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
College
Stadium
Office
Cafeteria
Library
College
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
A rank in the army
A form of literature
The prison of a ship
The feeling of detachment
None of these answers
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 #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Moist
Culture
Wind
Afraid
Soggy
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 #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
Capital
Residence
Planet
Church
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 #51 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Dance
River
Ocean
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 #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Blade
Lance
Dig
Break
Cut
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.
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