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
Defend
Outside
Domicile
Foreign
Place
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 #45 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Small house
Office
Basement
Maze
Castle
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
Stadium
College
Library
Office
Cafeteria
College
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
None of these answers
The prison of a ship
The feeling of detachment
A form of literature
A rank in the army
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 #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Wind
Culture
Moist
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 #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
Capital
School
Church
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 #16 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
Fair judgment
Well lit
New invention
Small animal
Large book
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Transmission
Seat
Frame
Engine
Ignition
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #18 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Creak
Dance
River
Ocean
Shuffle
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 #19 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Break
Blade
Cut
Lance
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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