All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPERTOIRE
Sensation
Occurance
Alteration
Meeting
Collection
Collection
"Repertoire" means a collection, an inventory; often it means a stockpile of skills or knowledge.
"Alteration" means a change, a modification or a revision.
"Occurrance" means something that happened, something that occurred; a situation.
"Meeting" means a gathering, a talk; when people group together for a purpose.
"Sensation" means a feeling, a perception or an emotion.
Example Question #272 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IRRITATION
Property
Happiness
Inflammation
Opportunity
Context
Inflammation
"Irritation" means "inflammation," or a rash; it can also mean a disturbed mental state.
"Happiness" means bliss, satisfaction or contentment.
"Opportunity" means a chance for something, favorable circumstance, a moment.
"Property" means possessions, equity or goods.
"Context" means setting, climate, background.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GIST
Essence
Minimal
Content
Half
Understanding
Essence
The correct answer is "essence."
"Gist" is a noun that means the substance or essence of a speech, text or dialogue.
Example Question #274 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVERSION
Dislike
Kindness
Wit
Mettle
Chemistry
Dislike
"Aversion" means dislike, opposition, antagonism.
"Kindness" means compassion, benevolence, humanity.
"Mettle" means bravery, caliber or courage.
"Chemistry" means attraction or charm in addition to being a field of natural science.
"Wit" means mentally sharp, funny, or clever and humorous.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIGMENT
Color
Debt
Molecule
Desert
Paper
Color
"Pigment" means color, dye or stain.
"Desert" means arid land.
"Molecule" means a very small piece, a fragment of something, a particle of something.
"Debt" means money that is owed to others.
"Paper" means the physical object that we write on, or it can mean a written article or essay.
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