Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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ACHE
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ACHE
"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
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BORDER
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BORDER
"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.
"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.
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PEAK
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PEAK
A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
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SUSTENANCE
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SUSTENANCE
Sustenance is something you need to sustain you, or keep you going, and often specifically means food . So, "food" is the correct answer.
Sustenance is something you need to sustain you, or keep you going, and often specifically means food . So, "food" is the correct answer.
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BARRIER
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BARRIER
A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
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CARNIVORE
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CARNIVORE
A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.
A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.
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Tunnel
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Tunnel
"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.
"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.
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COAST
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COAST
"Coast" means the shore.
"Coast" means the shore.
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Petroleum
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Petroleum
"Petroleum" refers to gasoline.
"Petroleum" refers to gasoline.
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Office
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Office
An "office" is a workplace.
An "office" is a workplace.
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Fog
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Fog
"Fog" is water vapor that looks like smoke; "smog" is a combination of fog and smoke.
"Fog" is water vapor that looks like smoke; "smog" is a combination of fog and smoke.
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Photograph
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Photograph
A "photograph" is a picture.
A "photograph" is a picture.
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Mural
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Mural
A "mural" is a painting on a wall.
A "mural" is a painting on a wall.
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Noise
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Noise
"Noise" is sound.
"Noise" is sound.
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Concert
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Concert
A "concert" is a show.
A "concert" is a show.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I sent my reply to the party in the mail.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I sent my reply to the party in the mail.
"Answer" and "reply" both mean the same thing.
"Answer" and "reply" both mean the same thing.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The heap of leaves in the front yard was huge.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The heap of leaves in the front yard was huge.
"Pile" and "heap" both have similar meanings.
"Pile" and "heap" both have similar meanings.
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FATHER
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FATHER
"Dad" is a synonym for the word "father." Although a father is a man, man is a more general term. Adult males who have never had children are also men.
"Dad" is a synonym for the word "father." Although a father is a man, man is a more general term. Adult males who have never had children are also men.
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MOTHER
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MOTHER
"Matriarch" is a synonym for the word "mother." Although a mother is a woman, a woman is not necessarily a mom therefore these two words are not synonyms.
"Matriarch" is a synonym for the word "mother." Although a mother is a woman, a woman is not necessarily a mom therefore these two words are not synonyms.
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BOX
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BOX
"Crate" is a synonym for the word "box." Although a box can be a cardboard or a treasure box these words do not mean box. Items go inside boxes.
"Crate" is a synonym for the word "box." Although a box can be a cardboard or a treasure box these words do not mean box. Items go inside boxes.
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