All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABODE
Place
Outside
Defend
Foreign
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 #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Small house
Castle
Office
Maze
Basement
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
Stadium
Cafeteria
College
Office
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
The feeling of detachment
A form of literature
A rank in the army
The prison of a ship
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
Afraid
Culture
Soggy
Wind
Moist
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
Church
Capital
School
Planet
Residence
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 #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
New invention
Small animal
Large book
Well lit
Fair judgment
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
Ignition
Transmission
Seat
Engine
Frame
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Dance
Shuffle
River
Creak
Ocean
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 #53 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Break
Cut
Lance
Blade
Dig
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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