All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
LABYRINTH
Accident
Teacher
Weight
Maze
Beggar
Maze
"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 #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
MENAGERIE
Story
Inflection
Zoo
Commodity
Mirage
Zoo
A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEDATIVE
Calmative
Prudence
Victory
Solution
Offense
Calmative
A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUTTRESS
Insult
Refusal
Sink
Flattery
Support
Support
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
Agriculture
Poison
Devastation
Maze
Construction
Maze
"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
Equipment
Praise
Disease
Hint
Reluctance
Equipment
"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
Rubbish
Whirlpool
Discovery
Persuasion
Exemption
Whirlpool
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
Library
Home
Office
Train Station
Airport
Home
"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
Dog
Foundation
College
Epidemic
Tribute
Dog
"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
Aroma
Debris
Stalemate
Allegiance
Deluge
Deluge
"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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