SSAT Elementary Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms: Which word could have similar meaning to the one that is underlined in the sentence?

His presence always brought joy to his grandmother's heart.

Possible Answers:

peace

happiness

sorrow

None of the other answers

contempt

Correct answer:

happiness

Explanation:

In the given context, "joy" means happiness, the opposite of which is sadness, or sorrow. Contempt has a negative connotation, but is not a direct opposite of joy.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Triumph

Possible Answers:

Starvation

Anger

Defeat

Victory

Sadness

Correct answer:

Victory

Explanation:

"Triumph" means victory.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Wisdom

Possible Answers:

School

Bravery

Hateful

Knowledge

Teeth

Correct answer:

Knowledge

Explanation:

"Wisdom" means knowledge.

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Woe

Possible Answers:

Sadness

Moist

Loyal

Joyful

Responsible

Correct answer:

Sadness

Explanation:

"Woe" means sadness.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms

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

Opinion

Possible Answers:

Trip

Viewpoint

Event

Collection

Picture

Correct answer:

Viewpoint

Explanation:

An "opinion" is a viewpoint.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Mission

Possible Answers:

Assignment

Stadium

Vehicle

Office

Vacation

Correct answer:

Assignment

Explanation:

"Mission" is a goal or assignment.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Demand

Possible Answers:

Experiment

Chapter

Order

Report

Silence

Correct answer:

Order

Explanation:

A "demand" is an order.

Example Question #15 : Synonyms

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

Subject

Possible Answers:

Airplane

Message

Article

Language

Topic

Correct answer:

Topic

Explanation:

A "subject" is the same as a topic.

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TASK

Possible Answers:

Building

Job

Soldier

Student

Lesson

Correct answer:

Job

Explanation:

"Task" is a noun that means job, so "job" is the correct answer.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns

Which word can replace the underlined word?

The runner had a habit of stretching the same before each race.

Possible Answers:

should not

never

None of the above

tradition

thought

Correct answer:

tradition

Explanation:

"Tradition" can replace "habit" to maintain a similar meaning. 

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