SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ADMISSION
Confession
Council
Pause
Destination
Opinion
Confession
An "admission" is a confession. "Destination" means the end of a journey. "Council" is a decision-making body. "Opinion" is a person's viewpoint. "Pause" means a temporary stop or break.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERPRETATION
Explanation
Memory
Bribery
Company
Winter
Explanation
"Interpretation" means the explanation of an idea, concept, or viewpoint, so "explanation" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "interpretation": "bribery" is the act of giving money to an official in order to influence a government decision; "memory" is an event or activity in the past that a person remembers; "winter" is the season of the year in which the coldest weather is experienced; and "company" is a business or a commercial institution.
Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPLATION
Recklessness
Bond
Reflection
Incision
Interest
Reflection
The definition of "contemplation," the noun form of "contemplate," is deep consideration or thoughtful observation. "Reflection" is the best answer choice, as it means deep thought.
Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
EXPOSURE
Interest
Brightening
Tear
Disclosure
Examine
Disclosure
"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.
Example Question #1031 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APPEASEMENT
Development
Request
Enclosure
Aptitude
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmony. It is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peace, quiet, ease, calm, or contentment.
Example Question #232 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRODUCTION
Reduction
Anger
Creation
Destruction
Enclosure
Creation
"Production" is the noun form of the word "produce," which means to make or manufacture. "Creation," the noun form of create, is the best answer.
Example Question #1032 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCORD
Agreement
Note
Presumption
Forgetfulness
Argument
Agreement
"Accord," when used as a noun, means either an agreement ("an accord") or a state of harmonious agreement, so "agreement" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "accord": "note," when used as a noun, means either a short message or memo, a tone in music, or a monetary bill; "forgetfulness" is the quality of being unable to remember things; an "argument" is a dispute or a disagreement; and "presumption" is audacity, gall, or the act of assuming that something is true.
Example Question #234 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANDOR
Extol
Honesty
Demand
Compatible
Disgraceful
Honesty
"Candor" means frankness or honesty. For clarification, "extol" means to praise, and compatible means well-matched.
Example Question #235 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
MALICE
Spite
Benevolence
Enjoyable
Ignorance
Sharpness
Spite
"Malice" is a desire to inflict pain, injury, or suffering on another; therefore, "spite," which means ill will or desire to harm, is the best answer choice.
Example Question #236 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABERRATION
Consideration
Fleeting
Deviation
Imitation
Freezing
Deviation
"Aberration" means outside the normal range. You might say, "Since he normally strikes out, Dan's homerun was an aberration." Deviation also means outside the normal range.
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