SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Town

Ruler

Fortress

Land

City

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #182 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Treasury

Rhythm 

Messenger 

Patience 

Marriage

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #183 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Standard

Suspension

Reptile

Bruise

Instrument

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

Example Question #184 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Dialogue

Resolution

Vermin

Wave

Illustration

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.

Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Vogue

Accomplishment

Sorrow

Crack

Grandeur

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.

Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Apparel

Audacity

Speech

Fire

Pessimism

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #186 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Allegory

Campaign

Performance

Shed

Occupation

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.

Example Question #187 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Antonym

Goblin

Village

Stage

Nourishment

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

Example Question #188 : Identifying Synonyms

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

MAUSOLEUM

Possible Answers:

Stubbornness

Division

Spice

Counsel

Tomb

Correct answer:

Tomb

Explanation:

A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.

Example Question #189 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELUGE

Possible Answers:

Happiness

Treasury

Journey

Flood

Addition

Correct answer:

Flood

Explanation:

A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.

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