SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #8 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Turnpike
Gulf
Stream
Earth
Country
Highway
Highway
A "turnpike" is a highway.
Example Question #61 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABODE
Foreign
Defend
Domicile
Outside
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 #42 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Maze
Small house
Basement
Castle
Office
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
College
Stadium
Office
Cafeteria
Library
College
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
Example Question #851 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
The prison of a ship
A form of literature
None of these answers
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 #852 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Culture
Moist
Wind
Soggy
Afraid
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 #853 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
Planet
Church
Residence
Capital
School
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 #46 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
Small animal
Fair judgment
New invention
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
Frame
Seat
Transmission
Engine
Ignition
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #854 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Ocean
River
Dance
Shuffle
Creak
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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