SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

MAGNITUDE

Possible Answers:

Size

Morality

Garden

Swiftness

Goal

Correct answer:

Size

Explanation:

"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 #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VOCATION

Possible Answers:

Diversion

Occupation

Vacation

Income

Adage

Correct answer:

Occupation

Explanation:

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 #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Expansion

Possible Answers:

Infection

Protection

Role

Growth

Purpose

Correct answer:

Growth

Explanation:

"Expansion" means growth.

Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Festival

Possible Answers:

Shopping Center

Vehicle

Celebration

Dinner

Competition

Correct answer:

Celebration

Explanation:

"Festival" means celebration.

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ADMISSION

Possible Answers:

Destination

Confession

Opinion

Pause

Council

Correct answer:

Confession

Explanation:

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 #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INTERPRETATION

Possible Answers:

Memory

Bribery

Company

Explanation

Winter

Correct answer:

Explanation

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 #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

CONTEMPLATION

Possible Answers:

Bond

Reflection

Interest

Recklessness

Incision

Correct answer:

Reflection

Explanation:

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 #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

EXPOSURE

Possible Answers:

Brightening

Disclosure

Tear

Interest

Examine

Correct answer:

Disclosure

Explanation:

"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APPEASEMENT

Possible Answers:

Aptitude

Enclosure

Development

Request

Reconciliation

Correct answer:

Reconciliation

Explanation:

"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmonyIt is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peacequiet, ease, calm, or contentment.

Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PRODUCTION

Possible Answers:

Creation

Destruction

Anger

Reduction

Enclosure

Correct answer:

Creation

Explanation:

"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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