SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #71 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Lance
Blade
Break
Dig
Cut
Lance
A “javelin” is a long pole tipped with a spike, similar to a spear or a "lance." "Javelin" and "lance" can also be used to mean pierce. A “blade” is a cutting edge of a knife or sword.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUCIBLE
Carriage
Field
Battle
Vessel
Destiny
Vessel
A “crucible” is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated. "Vessel" is the best answer choice, as it means a container for holding things. To clarify the other terms, “destiny” means fate; a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
Example Question #73 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAIN
Forest
River
Mountain
Ocean
Grassland
Grassland
"Plain," when used as a noun, means an area that is mostly comprised of grass, or in other words, a grassland, so "grassland" is the correct answer. An "ocean" is a large body of water. A "river" is a stream. A "mountain" is a natural land form that rises above the ground.
Example Question #74 : Synonyms
A synonym of "debris" is __________.
cleanliness
explosion
product
detritus
damage
detritus
"Debris" is a noun that means "scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "fragments." While an explosion might cause debris, "explosion" does not mean the same thing as "debris," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Detritus," however, means "waste or debris of any kind," and because "detritus" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "debris," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBRIS
Location
Rubble
Discovery
Station
Transportation
Rubble
"Debris" means rubble. "Transportation" refers to a method of moving something or someone from one physical location to another. "Station" means a stop that a vehicle makes and the building associated with it. "Location" means a place. "Discovery" is something found.
Example Question #76 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
insane
encased
asylum
home
spherical
home
A "domicile" is a home or a residence.
Example Question #76 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TERRACE
Driveway
Highway
Garden
Porch
Sidewalk
Porch
"Terrace" means porch or patio, so "porch" is the correct answer. "Sidewalk" means a walking path for pedestrians located alongside a road. "Highway" means a major roadway for cars. "Driveway" is the flat surface in front of or near a house in which cars may be parked. "Garden" is a small area of land that is used for growing plants.
Example Question #77 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Choose the word or phrase that most closely matches the word in capital letters.
APERTURE
Closure
Eminence
Laudable
Derisory
Opening
Opening
The prefix aper- means open, so the word “aperture” means opening. To provide further help, “eminence” means reputation or distinction; “laudable” means deserving of praise; “derisory” means mocking.
Example Question #61 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TINCTURE
Parasite
Metallic
Small
Prong
Medicine
Medicine
“Tincture” is an old word for a “medicine” that is made of a drug mixed with alcohol. It is related to the words “tinge” and “tint.” So it is a solution of clear alcohol tinted with the color of the “medicine.” Do not confuse it with “tiny,” “tin,” or “ting,” meaning prong.
Example Question #78 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VISAGE
Trajectory
Face
Unification
Management
Joy
Face
"Visage" means face or facial expression. The Latin root word "visus" means appearance.
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