SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #131 : Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Zenith

Possible Answers:

Peak

Encouragement

Poverty

Breath

Citizen

Correct answer:

Peak

Explanation:

A "zenith" is a peak or high point.

Example Question #114 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Qualm

Possible Answers:

Mentality

Disclaimer

Judgment

Uneasiness

Faith

Correct answer:

Uneasiness

Explanation:

A "qualm" is a feeling of uneasiness or guilt.

Example Question #115 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Mores

Possible Answers:

Customs

Governments

Abductions

Floods

Necessities 

Correct answer:

Customs

Explanation:

"Mores" means the customs or conventions of a community.

Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Adversity

Possible Answers:

Subtraction

Difficulty

Ethics

Development

Chemicals

Correct answer:

Difficulty

Explanation:

"Adversity" means hardship or difficulty.

Example Question #112 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Stress

Possible Answers:

Confidence

Pressure

Destruction

Ambition

Scarcity

Correct answer:

Pressure

Explanation:

"Stress" means pressure; Ambition means goal; Destruction means devastation; Confidence means having high self-esteem; and Scarcity means lacking.

Example Question #113 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Vicinity

Possible Answers:

Inhabitants

Invader

Area

Emperor

Spacecraft

Correct answer:

Area

Explanation:

"Vicinity" means local area; Emperor means leader; Invader is a foreigner trying to conquer another area; Inhabitants are residents of a particular location; and Spacecraft is a vehicle to go to outerspace.

Example Question #114 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Span

Possible Answers:

Bacteria

Tradition

Origin

Length

Shortage

Correct answer:

Length

Explanation:

"Span" means distance; Tradition means custom; Shortage means insufficient; Origin means the beginning of something; and Bacteria is a microscopic organism.

Example Question #115 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Connection

Possible Answers:

Alternative

Fleet

Contribution

Link

Telegram

Correct answer:

Link

Explanation:

"Connection" means link; Contribution is something added; Alternative is another option; Fleet means a group of something usually ships or planes; and Telegram is a communication device in the past.

Example Question #132 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Summit

Possible Answers:

River

Nadir

Ocean

Peak

Miniature

Correct answer:

Peak

Explanation:

"Summit" means peak; Nadir means lowest point; Ocean is a large body of water; River is a stream of water; and Miniature is a smaller version.

Example Question #133 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Phase

Possible Answers:

Temple

Accomplishment

Stage

Strategy

Territory

Correct answer:

Stage

Explanation:

"Phase" is a period or stage; a Temple is place of religious worship; Strategy means a plan; Accomplishment means achievements; and a territory is a piece of land.

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