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
Highway
Gulf
Country
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
Outside
Domicile
Defend
Foreign
Place
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
Maze
Basement
Office
Castle
Small house
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #41 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
Stadium
College
Office
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
None of these answers
The prison of a ship
A rank in the army
The feeling of detachment
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
Moist
Wind
Afraid
Culture
Soggy
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
Planet
School
Church
Residence
Capital
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 #49 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
Well lit
Large book
Fair judgment
Small animal
New invention
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Ignition
Engine
Transmission
Seat
Frame
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Creak
Shuffle
Dance
River
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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