Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
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SSAT Middle Level Verbal › Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COACH
Carriage
Master
Exercise
Uniform
Gym
Explanation
"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLETE
Taste
Inscribe
Scribble
Pen
Author
Explanation
The word "pallete" can be used in statements about people's sense of taste. The other words may be slightly related to the word pallete, but the meanings in this sense would not be close enough to call them synonymous.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PALLETE
Taste
Inscribe
Scribble
Pen
Author
Explanation
The word "pallete" can be used in statements about people's sense of taste. The other words may be slightly related to the word pallete, but the meanings in this sense would not be close enough to call them synonymous.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COACH
Carriage
Master
Exercise
Uniform
Gym
Explanation
"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFECT
To change allegiance
To find fault
To flee
To fight against something
To lose your hearing
Explanation
If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOLATILE
Erratic
Loathsome
Terrifying
Memorable
Static
Explanation
"Volatile" is an adjective with two meanings. Here, "volatile" means erratic or liable to change unpredictably. The second definition of "volatile" is scientific, and means evaporates at room temperature.
"Static" means not moving or changing. "Memorable" means able to be remembered. "Terrifying" means _causes extreme fear. "_Loathsome" means hateful or repulsive.
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFECT
To change allegiance
To find fault
To flee
To fight against something
To lose your hearing
Explanation
If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOLATILE
Erratic
Loathsome
Terrifying
Memorable
Static
Explanation
"Volatile" is an adjective with two meanings. Here, "volatile" means erratic or liable to change unpredictably. The second definition of "volatile" is scientific, and means evaporates at room temperature.
"Static" means not moving or changing. "Memorable" means able to be remembered. "Terrifying" means _causes extreme fear. "_Loathsome" means hateful or repulsive.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSESS
Charge
Cancel
Fix
Bring
Find
Explanation
The verb "assess" usually means to evaluate, to judge the nature of something, to decide what one thinks of something. However, it also has a second common meaning which is to charge. So, to be "assessed repairs" is to be charged for repairs.
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSESS
Charge
Cancel
Fix
Bring
Find
Explanation
The verb "assess" usually means to evaluate, to judge the nature of something, to decide what one thinks of something. However, it also has a second common meaning which is to charge. So, to be "assessed repairs" is to be charged for repairs.