SSAT Elementary Level Verbal › Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things
Which word is a synonym for the word permit?
Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.
pass
veto
ban
protest
None of the other answer choices
The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Crash
Collision
Catch
Motor
Newspaper
Fact
"Crash" is a collision.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BARRIER
Obstacle
Explosion
Intensity
Doorway
Roof
A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.
grocery store
gas station
clothing store
apartment
None of the above
Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANIMAL
Creature
Lady
Dog
Computer
Happy
"Creature" is a synonym for the word "animal." Both words are nouns. "Dog" is not the answer because a dog is a specific animal and not another word for animals in general.
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Tunnel
Passageway
Bridge
Speedboat
Gophers
Game
"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PEAK
High point
Low point
Mediocre
Disappointing
Excellent
A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BATHROOM
Restroom
Sink
Building
Hands
Walking
"Restroom" is another word that can be used for the word "bathroom." Both words are nouns. A "sink" is an item in the bathroom not another word for bathroom. "Building" is not specific enough to be a synonym for the word bathroom. Bathrooms are inside buildings.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORSO
Chest
Head
Arm
Leg
Helmet
Your “torso” is part of your upper body, your trunk or chest, so "chest" is the correct answer.A “helmet” is something you wear to protect your head.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEDAL
Badge
Mineral
Stone
Belt
Strap
First, we must distinguish between the nouns "medal" (an honor awarded for excellence and typically worn on a jacket or coat) and "metal"(a material used in the fabrication or construction of things). "Badge"is synonymous with "medal." "Belt" and "strap" are very closely related, as are "mineral" and "stone." These pairs should have been eliminated using that reasoning.