SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Accident

Teacher

Beggar

Maze

Weight

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."

Example Question #943 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

MENAGERIE

Possible Answers:

Mirage

Zoo

Story

Inflection

Commodity

Correct answer:

Zoo

Explanation:

A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."

Example Question #192 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SEDATIVE

Possible Answers:

Solution

Victory

Prudence

Calmative

Offense

Correct answer:

Calmative

Explanation:

A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.

Example Question #193 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BUTTRESS

Possible Answers:

Sink

Refusal

Support

Insult

Flattery

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.

Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Maze

Devastation

Construction

Poison

Agriculture

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.

Example Question #152 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACCOUTREMENT

Possible Answers:

Equipment

Reluctance

Disease

Praise

Hint

Correct answer:

Equipment

Explanation:

"Accoutrement" means equipment. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accoutrement": "praise" means compliment; "reluctance" means hesitation; "hint" means clue; and "disease" mean illness.

Example Question #153 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EDDY

Possible Answers:

Whirlpool

Discovery

Persuasion

Rubbish

Exemption

Correct answer:

Whirlpool

Explanation:

An "eddy" is a small whirlpool, so "whirlpool" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "eddy": "rubbish" means trash; "exemption" means exception; "discovery" means the finding of something; and "persuasion" means the act of convincing someone of something.  

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ABODE

Possible Answers:

Office

Train Station

Library

Airport

Home

Correct answer:

Home

Explanation:

"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.

Example Question #154 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CANINE

Possible Answers:

College

Epidemic

Foundation

Tribute

Dog

Correct answer:

Dog

Explanation:

"Canine" is a word that can be used as either a noun or an adjective; because all of the answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "canine" as a noun. When used as a noun, "canine" means a dog, so "dog" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "canine" or "dog": a "college" is a university or a school of higher learning; a "foundation" is the base of a structure or a starting point; a "tribute" is something done to show appreciation or respect for another; and an "epidemic" is a widespread disease or illness.

Example Question #155 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

TORRENT

Possible Answers:

Debris

Allegiance

Deluge

Stalemate

Aroma

Correct answer:

Deluge

Explanation:

"Torrent" is a deluge or overflow of water. "Aroma" is a smell. "Stalemate" is a position in which neither party can advance or move forward. "Debris" is waste or trash. "Allegiance" means loyalty or faithfulness to a person or cause.

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