SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMOTION
Celebration
Peace
Delay
Movement
Disturbance
Disturbance
The correct answer is "disturbance."
"Commotion" is a noun that means a state that is characterized by confusion and rowdy disturbance.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of "labyrinth" is __________.
puzzle
circle
bridge
maze
tower
maze
"Labyrinth" is a noun that means "a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way," so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like "a complicated network of passages." While "puzzle" may look like a potentially correct answer, "puzzle" as a noun means "a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge," not necessarily a "complicated network of passages," so "puzzle" cannot be the correct answer. A "maze," however, is defined either as "a network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way," " a complex network of paths or passages," or "a confusing mass of information," and because the second definition of "maze" is very close to the definition of "labyrinth," "maze" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of “particle” is __________.
dust
air
matter
pile
speck
speck
“Particle” is a noun that means “a minute portion of matter,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a minute portion of matter.” That means that “pile” cannot be the correct answer, because “pile” means “a heap of things laid or lying one on top of another,” and “particle” is specifically only one thing. “Speck,” however, is a noun that can mean “a tiny spot” or “a small particle of a substance,” and because “speck” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “particle,” “speck” is the correct answer.
Example Question #36 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
Labyrinth
Impulse
History
Ridicule
Officer
Maze
Maze
A "labyrinth" is a difficult maze.
Example Question #37 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.
Tableau
Update
Picture
Control
Furniture
Innocence
Picture
A "tableau" is a picture, as of a scene.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Caravan
Convoy
Religion
Locomotive
Excavation
Generator
Convoy
"Caravan" is a convoy; Religion is set of beliefs and rituals; Generator produces energy; Locomotive is a train; and Excavation means digging up.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Fluid
Century
Chorus
Terrain
Liquid
Sermon
Liquid
"Fluid" means liquid; Chorus means a group of singers; Sermon means religious speech; Terrain usually refers to land or landscape; and Century means one hundred years.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Dwelling
Standard
Home
Dehydration
Exhaustion
Alliance
Home
"Dwelling" means home; Alliance means a group of countries who have a formal treaty to work together; Standard means common form; Exhaustion means tired; and Dehydrated means thirsty.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Image
Tactics
Letter
Celebration
Picture
Bravery
Picture
"Image" is a picture; Letter is a written message; Celebration is a special event; Bravery means courage; and Tactics is an operational strategy.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Artifact
Civilian
Destination
Relic
Warrior
Illustration
Relic
"Artifact" is an article or relic; Warrior is a person who engages in combat; a Civilian is a non-military member of a country; an Illustration is a picture; a Destination means a final location.
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