SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADJUNCT

Possible Answers:

Cagey 

Cantankerous 

Portal

Whimsical 

Accessory 

Correct answer:

Accessory 

Explanation:

An "adjunct" is something added on as extra or an assistant. It is most similar in meaning to "accessory," which is the correct answer. For clarification, a "portal" is a door or means of travel; "cagey" means cautious and wary; "whimsical" means silly and quirky; "cantankerous" means ill-tempered and grumpy.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FACET

Possible Answers:

Aspect 

Genuine 

Mythical 

Vie 

False 

Correct answer:

Aspect 

Explanation:

A "facet" is an aspect of something. For clarification, "mythical" means legendary or fabulous; "genuine" means real and authentic; "vie" means compete or battle for.

Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CLARITY

Possible Answers:

Incoherent 

Miserly 

Lucidity 

Gloomy 

Parsimonious 

Correct answer:

Lucidity 

Explanation:

"Clarity" is a noun that describes clearness of expression or thought, and it is therefore most similar in meaning to lucidity. "Lucidity" means clearly understood or rationally thought out. For clarification, "incoherent" means nonsensical and hard to understand; "gloomy" means dark and depressing; "miserly" and parsimonious are synonyms that both describe someone who is not generous.

Example Question #152 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FEATURE

Possible Answers:

Quantity

Independence

Presentation

Attribute

Violence

Correct answer:

Attribute

Explanation:

"Feature" means attribute or characteristic. "Quantity" means the total number of things in a group. "Presentation" means the way in which something is showed or displayed. "Violence" means a physically hurtful act. "Independence" means self-government.

Example Question #153 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AUDITION

Possible Answers:

Practice

Resignation

Interview

Transformation

Discovery

Correct answer:

Interview

Explanation:

"Audition" means interview. "Practice" means to learn to do something better by doing it repeatedly. "Transformation" means a significant change. "Discovery" is something that has been found. "Resignation" means the act of giving up or quitting one's job.

Example Question #154 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LIVELIHOOD

Possible Answers:

Bewilderment

Respect

Speech

Trickery

Income

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

"Livelihood" means job or income. "Speech" is the act of speaking or a formal talk or presentation. "Trickery" means deception. "Bewilderment" means confusion or chaos. "Respect" means high regard or esteem.

Example Question #155 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TOLERANCE

Possible Answers:

Unfair

Stamina

Prejudice

Acceptance

Convoy

Correct answer:

Acceptance

Explanation:

"Tolerance" means the act of tolerating someone or acceptance. "Prejudice" is a prejudgment. "Unfair" means lacking fairness or justice. "Stamina" means endurance. "Convoy" is a group of vehicles traveling together.

Example Question #156 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

NOBLE

Possible Answers:

Disrespectful

Showy

Arrogant

Honorable

Miraculous

Correct answer:

Honorable

Explanation:

"Noble" means honorable. "Disrespectful" means rude or impolite. "Arrogant" means haughty or full of oneself. "Miraculous" means occurring through some divine, supernatural, or magical interference. "Showy" means excessive in appearance or ostentatious.

Example Question #157 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CHORE

Possible Answers:

Hardship

Task

Strategy

Astronomer

Affection

Correct answer:

Task

Explanation:

"Chore" means routine task done to keep one's home clean, so "task" is the correct answer. "Astronomer" is a person who studies astronomy. "Affection" is a noun that means love or care. "Strategy" is a noun that means a plan or policy. "Hardship" is a noun that means struggle or difficulty.

Example Question #158 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FOUNDER

Possible Answers:

Ascend 

Jaunt 

Sink 

Egress

Fey 

Correct answer:

Sink 

Explanation:

"Founder," when used as a noun, means someone who begins something. However, "founder" can also be used as a verb that means break down or, when referring to a ship, sink. So, the correct answer is “sink.” For clarification, "ascend" means rise or climb up, "jaunt" means an outing; "egress" means an exit or a way out, and "fey" means irrational or supernatural.

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