SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #231 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPEASEMENT
Aptitude
Enclosure
Request
Reconciliation
Development
Reconciliation
"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmony. It is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment.
Example Question #232 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTION
Creation
Reduction
Destruction
Enclosure
Anger
Creation
"Production" is the noun form of the word "produce," which means to make or manufacture. "Creation," the noun form of create, is the best answer.
Example Question #233 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCORD
Agreement
Forgetfulness
Argument
Presumption
Note
Agreement
"Accord," when used as a noun, means either an agreement ("an accord") or a state of harmonious agreement, so "agreement" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "accord": "note," when used as a noun, means either a short message or memo, a tone in music, or a monetary bill; "forgetfulness" is the quality of being unable to remember things; an "argument" is a dispute or a disagreement; and "presumption" is audacity, gall, or the act of assuming that something is true.
Example Question #234 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDOR
Disgraceful
Honesty
Demand
Compatible
Extol
Honesty
"Candor" means frankness or honesty. For clarification, "extol" means to praise, and compatible means well-matched.
Example Question #235 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MALICE
Sharpness
Enjoyable
Spite
Benevolence
Ignorance
Spite
"Malice" is a desire to inflict pain, injury, or suffering on another; therefore, "spite," which means ill will or desire to harm, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #236 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABERRATION
Deviation
Imitation
Freezing
Consideration
Fleeting
Deviation
"Aberration" means outside the normal range. You might say, "Since he normally strikes out, Dan's homerun was an aberration." Deviation also means outside the normal range.
Example Question #237 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAOS
Deliberate
Elemental
Pandemonium
Mannerism
Destruction
Pandemonium
"Chaos" means wild disorder. "Pandemonium" means the same thing. For example, "The classroom erupted into chaos when the teacher stepped into the hall." Substitute "pandemonium" for "chaos" and the meanings are the same.
Example Question #238 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITMENT
Befriend
Disloyalty
Stabilize
Dedication
Resolution
Dedication
When you make a "commitment" to something, you are promising to do something or you are dedicated to an idea or group. If you feel "dedicated" to your soccer team, you are "committed" to that team. The two words here act as synonyms.
Example Question #239 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONVENTION
Rule
Law
Tradition
Decree
Advice
Tradition
“Convention” is a noun that means a way in which something is usually done. Though all of the options are guidelines for human behavior, people are compelled to obey a “rule,” “law,” or “decree” by legal authority, and “advice” is a suggestion for future action, typically in a personal situation. Of the answer choices, “tradition” has the closest meaning.
Example Question #240 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRY
Theory
Analysis
Question
Examination
Inspection
Question
“Inquiry” is a noun that means a request for information. Though all of the options all relate to gaining knowledge, only “question” involves a request. A “theory” is an unproven guess that guides further investigation. “Inspection,” “examination,” and “analysis” are all methods of learning information directly. Of the answer choices, “question” has the closest meaning.
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