Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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SSAT Upper Level Verbal › Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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1

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

Zephyr

Breeze

Collision

Ailment

Business

Route

Explanation

A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.

2

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

MEMENTO

Keepsake

Bracelet

Toy

Heir

Money

Explanation

A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which means something special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.

3

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

SHANTY

Abyss

Shack

Omen

Etiquette

Messenger

Explanation

"Shanty" is a shack or small hut. "Omen" is a sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" is socially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" is a person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" is a deep hole or gap.

4

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FACADE

front

thistle

holiday

portrait

mourning

Explanation

A "façade" is the front of a building.

5

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

REGALIA

Decorations

Regions

Clothes

Fancy

Royalty

Explanation

The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers to royal possesions which are very decorative. They can include ceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers to garments or apparel. The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves.

6

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

LABYRINTH

Maze

Weight

Beggar

Teacher

Accident

Explanation

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

7

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

ESCARPMENT

Cliff

Indictment

Diatribe

Portent

Harbinger

Explanation

An "escarpment" is a steep "cliff" or drop-off. Don't confuse this with an "encampment" (military camp), which sounds similar. An "indictment" is an accusation or formal legal charge. "Harbinger" and "portent" are both synonyms for omen. A "diatribe" is a rant or tirade.

8

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

BIRTHRIGHT

Heritage

Nativity

Garment

Repast

Harangue

Explanation

"Birthright" is "heritage" or inheritance. Don't confuse this with a "nativity," which is a birthplace. A "harangue" is a rant or tirade. A "repast" is a meal, and a "garment" is an item of clothing.

9

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

COPPICE

Thicket

Cloud

Deity

Lantern

Corpse

Explanation

A "coppice" is another word for a "thicket," grove, or copse. Be careful not to confuse this with a "corpse," or dead body. A "lantern" is an old-fashioned source of light, and a "deity" is a god or worshipped being.

10

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

ARTIFACT

Relic

Pastime

Stain

Neutrality

Inspiration

Explanation

An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."

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