All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BROWSE
Babble
Effect
Criticism
Survey
Questionnaire
Survey
To "browse" may mean to look around an area casually. "Questionnaire" is similar to "survey", but does not mean "browse". "Babble" refers to talking, specifically talking about an unimportant topic or talking without making any sense, and "criticism" means commentary in which someone points out the flaws in something. "Effect" does not mean "browse." The best answer choice is "survey."
Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOCATION
Place
Mountain
City
Party
Individual
Place
A "location" is a place or a specific area, so "place" is the correct answer. To help you, an "individual" is one person.
Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDEAL
Difficulty
Corporation
Custom
Nation
Mural
Difficulty
An “ordeal” is a difficulty or something you suffer through. To provide further help, a “custom” is a tradition or something people have always done; a “mural” is a painting on a wall; a “nation” is a country; and a “corporation” is a company.
Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WISDOM
Knowledge
Irritation
Peace
Labor
Surprise
Knowledge
“Wisdom” is another word for knowledge or the things that you have learned. Someone who is “wise” has a lot of knowledge. To provide further help, “peace” is the lack of fighting or conflict; “irritation” is the feeling of being annoyed; a “surprise” is something you do not expect to happen; and “labor” is work.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMERGENCY
Hospital
Surgery
Ambulance
Crisis
Doctor
Crisis
"Emergency" means a crisis; a hospital is a place where sick people go for treatment; an ambulance is a vehicle that is used to transport patients; surgery is a medical operation; and a doctor is someone who treats patients.
Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TALENT
Preparation
Writing
Weakness
Ability
Ability
A "talent" is something you do well. You might have a talent for cooking or for playing soccer, or for "writing," but talent can apply to any "ability" someone may possess. "Preparation" might enable you to do something well, but it is not the same as "talent," which refers to one's natural abilities. "Weakness" is an antonym to "talent."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Anna and Marissa had a DEBATE about the best school in their city.
Talk
Whisper
Argument
Agreement
Argument
When you "debate" with someone, you argue with them. The argument can be either friendly or unfriendly, but it is still an argument. The only other word that is similar is "talk" but this isn't the same as arguing with someone.
Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGEND
Athlete
Myth
Villain
Real
Myth
A "legend" is a story that describes extraordinary achievements. Usually the original source of the story is unknown, but it may be based on a real person or events. King Arthur is an example of a legend. He really lived in England a long time ago, but the stories about him are probably made up. A "myth" is also a story that describes extraordinary achievements with an unknown origin. A "villain" might appear in a legend or myth, but it refers specifically to a character who opposes the hero in such stories. Some "athletes'" feats or careers may become legendary, but "athlete" is not a synonym to this work.
Example Question #87 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOKEN
Task
Symbol
Punishment
Reward
Duty
Symbol
A "token" is something that serves as a representation of something else. This is a synonym of "symbol." An example of a "token" or a "symbol" is the American flag, this is the symbol of America. To provide further help, a "task" is a job; a "duty" is a responsibility, something you feel you have to do.
Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ITINERARY
Demand
Host
Mistake
Plan
Flight
Plan
An "itinerary" is a plan, a schedule, a list of things to do. To provide further help, a "demand" is something that someone has forcefully asked for.
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