SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Engine
Transmission
Seat
Ignition
Frame
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Ocean
River
Dance
Creak
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 #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Blade
Lance
Dig
Break
Cut
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.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUCIBLE
Carriage
Destiny
Vessel
Field
Battle
Vessel
A “crucible” is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated. "Vessel" is the best answer choice, as it means a container for holding things. To clarify the other terms, “destiny” means fate; a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAIN
River
Ocean
Forest
Mountain
Grassland
Grassland
"Plain," when used as a noun, means an area that is mostly comprised of grass, or in other words, a grassland, so "grassland" is the correct answer. An "ocean" is a large body of water. A "river" is a stream. A "mountain" is a natural land form that rises above the ground.
Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns
A synonym of "debris" is __________.
detritus
damage
explosion
cleanliness
product
detritus
"Debris" is a noun that means "scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "fragments." While an explosion might cause debris, "explosion" does not mean the same thing as "debris," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Detritus," however, means "waste or debris of any kind," and because "detritus" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "debris," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBRIS
Station
Discovery
Transportation
Location
Rubble
Rubble
"Debris" means rubble. "Transportation" refers to a method of moving something or someone from one physical location to another. "Station" means a stop that a vehicle makes and the building associated with it. "Location" means a place. "Discovery" is something found.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
encased
insane
home
spherical
asylum
home
A "domicile" is a home or a residence.
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TERRACE
Porch
Highway
Sidewalk
Garden
Driveway
Porch
"Terrace" means porch or patio, so "porch" is the correct answer. "Sidewalk" means a walking path for pedestrians located alongside a road. "Highway" means a major roadway for cars. "Driveway" is the flat surface in front of or near a house in which cars may be parked. "Garden" is a small area of land that is used for growing plants.
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APERTURE
Closure
Derisory
Opening
Eminence
Laudable
Opening
The prefix aper- means open, so the word “aperture” means opening. To provide further help, “eminence” means reputation or distinction; “laudable” means deserving of praise; “derisory” means mocking.
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