SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #241 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MAGNITUDE

Possible Answers:

Morality

Garden

Swiftness

Size

Goal

Correct answer:

Size

Explanation:

"Magnitude" means size or extent. "Morality" means ethics that distinguish between what is right and wrong. "Swiftness" means quickness or agility. "Goal" means objective or target. A "garden" is a patch of land where plants and food are grown.

Example Question #222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VOCATION

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Adage

Income

Diversion

Vacation

Correct answer:

Occupation

Explanation:

Since "vocation" is a job, we need to pick out another word that means "job." While "vocation" looks like "vacation," the two words have very different meanings, so "vacation" cannot be the correct answer. Similarly, "income" refers to money that is earned from a job, but not the job itself, so it isn't the correct answer either. "Occupation," however, means profession, and since it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "vocation," "occupation" is the correct answer.

Example Question #223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Expansion

Possible Answers:

Growth

Purpose

Protection

Role

Infection

Correct answer:

Growth

Explanation:

"Expansion" means growth.

Example Question #221 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Festival

Possible Answers:

Dinner

Shopping Center

Celebration

Competition

Vehicle

Correct answer:

Celebration

Explanation:

"Festival" means celebration.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ADMISSION

Possible Answers:

Pause

Destination

Opinion

Council

Confession

Correct answer:

Confession

Explanation:

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 #224 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INTERPRETATION

Possible Answers:

Winter

Explanation

Memory

Bribery

Company

Correct answer:

Explanation

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 #225 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

CONTEMPLATION

Possible Answers:

Bond

Interest

Incision

Recklessness

Reflection

Correct answer:

Reflection

Explanation:

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 #243 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Choose the answer that most closely matches the word in capital letters.

EXPOSURE

Possible Answers:

Examine

Brightening

Tear

Disclosure

Interest

Correct answer:

Disclosure

Explanation:

"Disclosure," the noun form of "disclose," is the correct answer. "Exposure" and "disclosure" both mean the act of revealing or making known.

Example Question #231 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

APPEASEMENT

Possible Answers:

Enclosure

Request

Reconciliation

Aptitude

Development

Correct answer:

Reconciliation

Explanation:

"Reconciliation" comes from the word reconcile, which means to bring into agreement or harmonyIt is the best answer choice, as "appeasement" means to bring to a state of peacequiet, ease, calm, or contentment.

Example Question #232 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PRODUCTION

Possible Answers:

Anger

Reduction

Creation

Destruction

Enclosure

Correct answer:

Creation

Explanation:

"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.

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