All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Channel
World
Bidder
Mask
Cinema
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.
Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
System
Open
Expression
Medium
Closed
Medium
“Conduit” is a noun used to describe a channel or medium through which something is conveyed. A person can be a “conduit” for an idea or information, and a pipe or channel can be a “conduit” for liquid or electricity. The best answer is “medium,” which in this context describes something that enables passage from one area to another.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFACT
Stain
Inspiration
Relic
Neutrality
Pastime
Relic
An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."
Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY
Cacophony
Mountain
Domicile
Excursion
Hole
Hole
"Cavity" means a hole; a Mountain is a large natural structure that is above sea level; Domicile is a home or residence; an Excursion is a trip or outing; and Cacophony means discordant sounds.
Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Fortress
Apex
Composition
Genius
Legacy
Fortress
A "citadel" is a fortress that commands a city.
Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Argument
Channel
Future
Pattern
Implement
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.
Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INFERNO
Disaster
Temperature
Ash
Conflagration
Desert
Conflagration
A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.
Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Disorder
Misery
Cleanliness
Bruise
Fear
Bruise
A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.
Example Question #39 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Mansion
Bully
Tame
Prophecy
Evil
Mansion
A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.
Example Question #40 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTUSION
Unwell
Accident
Bruise
Healthy
Broke
Bruise
“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.