SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BOUNTY

Possible Answers:

Quarrel

Candor

Cache

Vegetation

Loot

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

"Bounty" means loot, money, or something of value. "Vegetation" means plants or crops. "Cache" is a stash of items stored away. "Candor" means honesty. "Quarrel" means argument or fight.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

APERTURE

Possible Answers:

Opening

Artifact

Agility

Florist

Cellar

Correct answer:

Opening

Explanation:

"Aperture" is an opening or hole. "Artifact" is a relic or an object of significant importance. "Florist" is a person who cares for and sells flowers. "Agility" means quickness. "Cellar" is a room below a home and is usually used to store wine.

Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CACHE

Possible Answers:

Remark

Catastrophe

Stash

Elation

Fidelity

Correct answer:

Stash

Explanation:

"Cache" is a stash of something stored or hidden away. "Catastrophe" means a disaster or event causing great damage. "Fidelity" means loyalty or faithfulness. "Elation" means great happiness or joy. "Remark" means a comment or a mention.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RAVINE

Possible Answers:

Abduction

Foe

Resignation

Gorge

Antidote

Correct answer:

Gorge

Explanation:

"Ravine" means a deep gorge. "Antidote" is a medicine or treatment that counteracts or neutralizes a poison. "Foe" is an opponent or enemy. "Abduction" is a kidnapping. "Resignation" is the act of giving up a job or position.

Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

EFFIGY

Possible Answers:

Invective

Oration

Statue

Plethora

Epidemic

Correct answer:

Statue

Explanation:

"Effigy" is a statute or sculpture of a person. "Invective" is a verbal attack. "Epidemic" is a widespread disease. "Oration" is a formal speech. "Plethora" means abundant or plentiful.

Example Question #161 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CUSP

Possible Answers:

Edge

Plant

Star

Sign

Plain

Correct answer:

Edge

Explanation:

The "cusp" of something is the point or end of it. The best choice is "edge," since it has the same meaning. All of the other choices are unrelated in meaning.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CITADEL

Possible Answers:

Fortress

Chemical

Savior

Team

Print 

Correct answer:

Fortress

Explanation:

A “citadel” is a fortress that commands a city, so "fortress" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “citadel”. “Savior” means rescuer. “Chemical” means a purified substance, element, or compound. “Team” means group or crew. A “print” is a pattern or a reproduction.

Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HULL

Possible Answers:

Safety

River

Pastry

Mistake

Shell

Correct answer:

Shell

Explanation:

A “hull” is a shell or covering. It can also mean the main body of a vessel. So, "shell" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “hull”. “Safety” means protection. “Mistake” means error. A “pastry” is a type of food that consists of baked dough. A “river” is a large stream of water.

Example Question #161 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Channel

World

Bidder

Cinema

Mask

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

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 #161 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

System 

Expression 

Closed 

Medium 

Open 

Correct answer:

Medium 

Explanation:

“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.

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