All SSAT Elementary Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUTHOR
Writer
Sailor
Student
Professor
Teacher
Writer
An "author" is a writer.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAMPION
Enemy
Winner
Attitude
Failure
Opponent
Winner
Champion and winner both relate to being the best at something or succeeding at something.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MEDIC
Medium
Doctor
Coach
Lawyer
Meddler
Doctor
The nouns "medic" and "doctor" are synonymous. They both refer to someone who helps people with medical problems and health. The other words do not share this meaning. "Lawyer" is also a profession, but it is not a medical job.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUARD
Male
Bud
Watchman
Volunteer
Pal
Watchman
The words "guard" and "watchman" are synonymous. The other answer choices are not at all related to the word "guard." Do you know the meanings of all of the other answer choices? Do any of them have multiple meanings? Can you use each word in a sentence? These vocabulary exercises can help you master the meanings of key words!
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GENTLEMAN
Laborer
Nobleman
Philosopher
Doctor
Medic
Nobleman
The words "gentleman" and "noblemen" are synonymous. These words refer to well-educated, well-mannered males of a high social status. A "laborer" is a worker. A "philosopher" is an educated person who works with complex abstract concepts. A "doctor" or a "medic" is a person who helps people with their health.
Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Nouns For People
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters
WARLOCK
Wizard
General
Cadet
Sailor
Solider
Wizard
A "warlock" is a wizard or male witch, usually referenced in fantasy literature. The use of the word "war" does not indicate military connection. The rest of the words are taken from military positions, but do not in fact truly relate to the meaning of "warlock."
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of "stone" is . . .
mountain
dirt
sand
brick
pebble
pebble
Since "stone" is a noun that means "small rock," we need to find another noun that also means "small rock." While "mountain" may seem like a good answer because mountains are made of stone, "mountain" doesn't mean the same thing as "stone," so it can't be the correct answer. Since "pebble" is a noun that means "a small stone worn smooth by sand or water," "pebble" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Which word is a synonym for the word permit?
Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.
protest
None of the other answer choices
ban
veto
pass
pass
The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.
None of the above
clothing store
gas station
apartment
grocery store
grocery store
Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.
Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
A synonym of “saga” is __________.
conversation
tale
explanation
mention
gossip
tale
“Saga” is a noun that means “a long story,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a long account.” That means that “gossip” cannot be the correct answer, because “gossip” means “casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true,” which is quite different in meaning from “saga.” “Story,” however, is a noun that can mean “an account of imaginary or real people and events,” and because “story” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “saga,” “story” is the correct answer.
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