All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #241 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MAGNITUDE
Goal
Size
Swiftness
Morality
Garden
Size
"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.
Example Question #242 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOCATION
Income
Occupation
Diversion
Vacation
Adage
Occupation
Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Expansion
Purpose
Growth
Protection
Infection
Role
Growth
"Expansion" means growth.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Festival
Competition
Shopping Center
Celebration
Vehicle
Dinner
Celebration
"Festival" means celebration.
Example Question #243 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Pause
Opinion
Destination
Confession
Council
Confession
An "admission" is a confession. "Destination" means the end of a journey. "Council" is a decision-making body. "Opinion" is a person's viewpoint. "Pause" means a temporary stop or break.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Winter
Explanation
Company
Bribery
Memory
Explanation
"Interpretation" means the explanation of an idea, concept, or viewpoint, so "explanation" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "interpretation": "bribery" is the act of giving money to an official in order to influence a government decision; "memory" is an event or activity in the past that a person remembers; "winter" is the season of the year in which the coldest weather is experienced; and "company" is a business or a commercial institution.
Example Question #245 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Reflection
Recklessness
Bond
Interest
Incision
Reflection
The definition of "contemplation," the noun form of "contemplate," is deep consideration or thoughtful observation. "Reflection" is the best answer choice, as it means deep thought.
Example Question #246 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXPOSURE
Interest
Tear
Disclosure
Examine
Brightening
Disclosure
"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.
Example Question #247 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPEASEMENT
Development
Reconciliation
Aptitude
Request
Enclosure
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 #248 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTION
Anger
Reduction
Enclosure
Destruction
Creation
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.
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