All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Turnpike
Gulf
Country
Highway
Stream
Earth
Highway
A "turnpike" is a highway.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABODE
Defend
Outside
Place
Domicile
Foreign
Domicile
"Abode" is another word for house or place of residence. "Domicile" is the correct answer, as it means the same thing as abode. The root "dom-" in "domicile" means house and is found in other words that relate to some sort of living space, such as domestic.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Small house
Office
Basement
Maze
Castle
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
Office
Stadium
College
Library
Cafeteria
College
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
A form of literature
The prison of a ship
A rank in the army
The feeling of detachment
None of these answers
The prison of a ship
A "brig" is the name given to the prison on a ship. It can also be used to describe a prison in general, but by far its most common usage is to describe one on a ship.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Afraid
Moist
Culture
Soggy
Wind
Wind
"Gale" means a strong wind. "Moist" means slightly wet. "Soggy" means wet or mushy. "Culture" refers to features and achievements of a society. "Afraid" means scared.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
Church
Capital
Planet
School
Residence
Church
A "cathedral" is a large church, so "church" is the correct answer. A "capital" is the city in a state or country where the government's main branch is found. A "planet" is a celestial body that orbits a star. A "school" is a place where students go to be educated. "Residence" means a home.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
New invention
Small animal
Fair judgment
Well lit
Large book
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #51 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Engine
Frame
Transmission
Seat
Ignition
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Shuffle
Dance
River
Creak
Ocean
River
A "creek" is a small stream of water, similar to, but usually smaller than a "river." It is easy to confuse with "creak," which means a squeaking sound.
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