SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IMPEDIMENT

Possible Answers:

Obstacle 

Benign 

Objective 

Supplement 

Subjective 

Correct answer:

Obstacle 

Explanation:

An "impediment" is something that hinders one from doing something, so "obstacle," which means hindrance or obstruction, is the correct answer. For clarification, "benign" means harmless, "supplement" means something added to something else, "objective" means unbiased or based on facts, and "subjective" is an antonym of "objective" and means biased or based on emotions and feelings.

Example Question #212 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELIRIUM

Possible Answers:

Consternation 

Confusion 

Concentration 

Convoluted

Conception 

Correct answer:

Confusion 

Explanation:

“Delirium” is a mental state in which you are confused and unable to think clearly, usually because of fever or illness. It is most similar in meaning to “confusion.” To clarify the other terms, “conception” is the process of forming ideas; “concentrated” means focused;“consternation” is a feeling of surprise that causes confusion; “convoluted” means complex or tangled.

Example Question #213 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INSINUATION

Possible Answers:

Chanting 

Severance 

Charge 

Muscular

Implication 

Correct answer:

Implication 

Explanation:

An “insinuation” is a sneaky suggestion of something bad. If you “insinuate” something about someone, you imply something about them. An “implication” is similar to an insinuation, so "implication" is the correct answer. With “charge,” the nearest meaning to "insinuation" is that it a "charge" can mean an accusation, but even then it is not close enough to "insinuation" to complete the analogy because “charge” is a direct accusation, whereas an “insinuation” is more of a suggestion. “Severance” is closer to incision to make a cut into something. You may have mistaken “insinuation” for sinew which is a word used to refer to muscles and tendons. To provide further help, “chanting” means saying a phrase loudly and repetitively, usually in a group

Example Question #214 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONFRONTATION

Possible Answers:

Consideration

Chaos

Conflict

Reorientation

Implementation

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Confrontation" means a conflict or battle, so "conflict" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "confrontation."

Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Despair

Possible Answers:

Frantic

Unhappiness

Magnificent

Immense

Joyful

Correct answer:

Unhappiness

Explanation:

"Despair" means hopelessness or unhappiness.

Example Question #215 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ANOMALY

Possible Answers:

Reflection

Peculiarity

Nicety

Pledge

Equilibrium

Correct answer:

Peculiarity

Explanation:

An "anomaly" is an irregularity, or something out of the ordinary. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "peculiarity."

Example Question #216 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.

Transgression

Possible Answers:

Verity

Sin

Apparel

Nook

Witticism

Correct answer:

Sin

Explanation:

A "transgression" is a sin or a violation of a law.

Example Question #217 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Liberty

Possible Answers:

Tyranny

School

Inspection

Freedom

Diversity

Correct answer:

Freedom

Explanation:

"Liberty" means freedom.

Example Question #218 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ORATION

Possible Answers:

Tirade 

Invective 

Diatribe

Jest 

Discourse 

Correct answer:

Discourse 

Explanation:

"Oration" means a formal speech, and as such, it is most similar in meaning to "discourse," which means speech. So, "discourse" is the correct answer. For clarification, "jest" means joke, and "tirade," "invective," and "diatribe" are all synonyms that mean a harsh and condemning verbal attack.

Example Question #219 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HOMAGE

Possible Answers:

Suggestion

Trickery

Stability

Homicide

Honor

Correct answer:

Honor

Explanation:

"Homage" means honor or respects paid to something or someone, so "honor" is the correct answer. "Trickery" means the use of fraud or deception to achieve a particular purpose. "Stability" means firmness or solidity. "Suggestion" means a piece of advice. "Homicide" means the murder of a person.

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