SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #241 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FIDELITY

Possible Answers:

Faithfulness

Brotherhood

Success

Integrity

Deceit

Correct answer:

Faithfulness

Explanation:

"Fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty, particularly in a romantic relationship.

"Success" means accomplishment of a goal or challenge. "Deceit" means lying. "Integrity" means being honest and moral. "Brotherhood" means either the relationship between brothers or a community of people who share a profession or an interest. 

Example Question #242 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ASYLUM

Possible Answers:

Decoy

Crag

Anatomy

Despot

Safe place

Correct answer:

Safe place

Explanation:

"Asylum" is a noun that means safe place, or a haven.

None of the other words are synonymous with asylum.

"Despot" means a dictator or a leader who rules with absolute power.

"Decoy" means a trap, or the bait that leads somebody into a trap.

"Crag" means a steep cliff or a rocky outcropping.

"Anatomy" is the study of the body, of either plants or animals.

Example Question #243 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEBUT

Possible Answers:

Ship

Mutiny

Braggart

First appearance

Curator

Correct answer:

First appearance

Explanation:

"Debut" is a noun that means the "first appearance," or the beginning or the introduction of something.

A "ship" is a boat, or a craft that can travel on the water.

A "mutiny" is a rebellion against the authority, and is typically used in describing the revolts against a ship's captain.

A "braggart" is someone who brags excessively or someone who is egotistical.

A "curator" is a person who decides the contents and presentation of art shows or museums.

Example Question #244 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ANIMOSITY 

Possible Answers:

Adoration

Behest

Corruption

Betrayal

Hatred

Correct answer:

Hatred

Explanation:

"Animosity" is a feeling of very strong dislike, most akin to "hatred." "Adoration" is an antonym to "animosity." "Behest" refers to a command. "Betrayal" refers to double crossing or exploiting someone who trusts you. "Corruption" refers to an abuse of power or position for personal gain.

Example Question #245 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DIN

Possible Answers:

Indulgence

Magnitude

Alias

Bale

Noise

Correct answer:

Noise

Explanation:

"Din" means "noise," typically loud and constant noise.

"Magnitude" means importance or significance, or it can mean size.

"Indulgence" means luxury, privilege or tolerance.

"Alias" means false name or pseudonym.

"Bale" is a package of something prepared for transport. For example, a bale of hay is a wrapped up package of hay.

Example Question #246 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MALADY

Possible Answers:

Fervor

Alteration

Nuisance

Protocol

Illness

Correct answer:

Illness

Explanation:

"Malady" means "illness," disease or physical disorder.

"Fervor" means passion, excitement or zeal.

"Protocol" means rules or guidelines for behavior.

"Alteration" means a change or an adjustment.

"Nuisance" means inconvenience or annoyance

Example Question #247 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CLAIRVOYANCE

Possible Answers:

Ignorance

Intuition

Deception

Gibberish

Eloquence

Correct answer:

Intuition

Explanation:

"Clairvoyance" means "intuition" or perception, and is typically used to mean a supernatural perception of the future.

"Ignorance" means dumbness, inexperienced, or uneducated.

"Eloquence" means being skillful with words.

"Gibberish" means nonsensical talk or rambling.

"Deception" means falsehood, trickery or lying.

Example Question #248 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONCEPTUAL

Possible Answers:

Concrete

Theoretical

Material

Unknown

Elemental

Correct answer:

Theoretical

Explanation:

"Conceptual" and "theoretical" are words which are closely related in meaning used to describe abstract concepts. The other words do not have meanings closely related to the word conceptual.

Example Question #249 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EPOCH

Possible Answers:

Spacious 

Era

Universe

Clockwork

Cosmos

Correct answer:

Era

Explanation:

"Epoch" and "era" are synonyms describing a period of time. The other words are not synonymous with epoch and do not have meaning closely related to time.

Example Question #250 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TORPOR

Possible Answers:

Sanctity

Apathy

Energy

Indigence

Sanity

Correct answer:

Apathy

Explanation:

"Torpor" means apathy, numbness or lethargy.

"Indigence" means impoverished or in need of help.

"Energy" means a person's stamina, or it means power. In physics, energy is a property related to mass.

"Sanity" means rationality or mental soundness. The lack of insanity.

"Sanctity" means holiness, purity or divinity.

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