All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #261 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
First appearance
Braggart
Ship
Curator
Mutiny
First appearance
"Debut" is a noun that means the "first appearance," or the beginning or the introduction of something.
A "ship" is a boat, or a craft that can travel on the water.
A "mutiny" is a rebellion against the authority, and is typically used in describing the revolts against a ship's captain.
A "braggart" is someone who brags excessively or someone who is egotistical.
A "curator" is a person who decides the contents and presentation of art shows or museums.
Example Question #262 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMOSITY
Corruption
Adoration
Hatred
Behest
Betrayal
Hatred
"Animosity" is a feeling of very strong dislike, most akin to "hatred." "Adoration" is an antonym to "animosity." "Behest" refers to a command. "Betrayal" refers to double crossing or exploiting someone who trusts you. "Corruption" refers to an abuse of power or position for personal gain.
Example Question #263 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Noise
Magnitude
Bale
Indulgence
Alias
Noise
"Din" means "noise," typically loud and constant noise.
"Magnitude" means importance or significance, or it can mean size.
"Indulgence" means luxury, privilege or tolerance.
"Alias" means false name or pseudonym.
"Bale" is a package of something prepared for transport. For example, a bale of hay is a wrapped up package of hay.
Example Question #264 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALADY
Alteration
Protocol
Nuisance
Illness
Fervor
Illness
"Malady" means "illness," disease or physical disorder.
"Fervor" means passion, excitement or zeal.
"Protocol" means rules or guidelines for behavior.
"Alteration" means a change or an adjustment.
"Nuisance" means inconvenience or annoyance.
Example Question #265 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLAIRVOYANCE
Ignorance
Deception
Intuition
Gibberish
Eloquence
Intuition
"Clairvoyance" means "intuition" or perception, and is typically used to mean a supernatural perception of the future.
"Ignorance" means dumbness, inexperienced, or uneducated.
"Eloquence" means being skillful with words.
"Gibberish" means nonsensical talk or rambling.
"Deception" means falsehood, trickery or lying.
Example Question #266 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCEPTUAL
Material
Unknown
Elemental
Theoretical
Concrete
Theoretical
"Conceptual" and "theoretical" are words which are closely related in meaning used to describe abstract concepts. The other words do not have meanings closely related to the word conceptual.
Example Question #267 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPOCH
Clockwork
Era
Cosmos
Universe
Spacious
Era
"Epoch" and "era" are synonyms describing a period of time. The other words are not synonymous with epoch and do not have meaning closely related to time.
Example Question #268 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sanity
Energy
Sanctity
Apathy
Indigence
Apathy
"Torpor" means apathy, numbness or lethargy.
"Indigence" means impoverished or in need of help.
"Energy" means a person's stamina, or it means power. In physics, energy is a property related to mass.
"Sanity" means rationality or mental soundness. The lack of insanity.
"Sanctity" means holiness, purity or divinity.
Example Question #269 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Incubus
Dialect
Diatribe
Approval
Small bit
Small bit
"Iota" means a "small amount," a smidgen or a crumb.
"Incubus" is a mythological evil spirit who attacks people while they sleep.
"Approval" means acceptance, or the act of authorizing something.
"Diatribe" means an intense verbal criticism, harangue, or denunciation.
"Dialect" means a local form of speech; a local accent or form of a language.
Example Question #270 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRE
Kindness
Curiosity
Fear
Time
Wrath
Wrath
"Ire" means "wrath," anger or annoyance.
"Time" means the period of existence of something.
"Curiosity" means the desire to know or understand.
"Fear" means apprehension, anxiety or terror.
"Kindness" means sympathy, compassion or decency.
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