SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #142 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GRID

Possible Answers:

Justice

Quiver

Network

Kitchen

Festival

Correct answer:

Network

Explanation:

"Grid" means network. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "grid": "kitchen" means a room used for cooking and preparing food; "justice" means fair treatment; "festival" means celebration; and "quiver" means a transportable storage container for arrows that can be worn.

Example Question #143 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADAGE

Possible Answers:

Grass

Wizened 

Loopy 

Train-carriage 

Saying 

Correct answer:

Saying 

Explanation:

An "adage" is an expression or a saying. For clarification, "loopy" means crazy; wizened means old and wrinkly.

Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTRITION

Possible Answers:

Fear

Hope 

Greed 

Envy 

Regret 

Correct answer:

Regret 

Explanation:

"Contrition" is a feeling of genuine regret or guilt. For clarification, "envy" means jealousy.

Example Question #144 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELUSION

Possible Answers:

Notoriety 

Candor 

Old adage 

Infamy 

False belief 

Correct answer:

False belief 

Explanation:

A "delusion" is a false belief based on incorrect precepts. For clarification, an "adage" is a saying; "notoriety" and "infamy" are synonyms that describe being famous for the wrong reasons; "candor" means frankness or honesty.

Example Question #145 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HUE

Possible Answers:

Mayhem 

Fey 

Shade 

Vie 

Luminous 

Correct answer:

Shade 

Explanation:

The word hue is used to describe a shade of a color. For clarification, luminous means glowing; mayhem means chaos; vie means to compete; fey means supernatural or irrational.

Example Question #146 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEXTERITY

Possible Answers:

Capability

Exorbitant 

Tentative 

Preclude 

Agility 

Correct answer:

Agility 

Explanation:

"Dexterity" refers to someone’s physical skill and agility. For clarification, "agility" means balance and nimbleness; "capability" means ability or potential; "preclude" means to prevent something from happening; "tentative" means cautious and wary; "exorbitant" means excessive.

Example Question #147 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ASPIRATIONS

Possible Answers:

Fears 

Feelings 

Thoughts 

None of these answers 

Goals 

Correct answer:

Goals 

Explanation:

"Aspirations" are goals or targets. A goal is something you “aspire” to.

Example Question #147 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CORRELATION

Possible Answers:

Association 

Transient 

Normalcy 

Retribution 

Itinerant

Correct answer:

Association 

Explanation:

A "correlation" is a mutual or complementary relationship; as such, it is most similar in meaning to association. For clarification, "transient" means not permanently settled and is a synonym of itinerant; "retribution" means revenge.

Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ADJUNCT

Possible Answers:

Cagey 

Portal

Cantankerous 

Accessory 

Whimsical 

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 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FACET

Possible Answers:

Mythical 

Vie 

Genuine 

Aspect 

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.

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