SSAT Middle Level Verbal : SSAT Middle Level Verbal
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Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
The feeling of detachment
A rank in the army
A form of literature
The prison of a ship
None of these answers
The prison of a ship
A "brig" is the name given to the prison on a ship. It can also be used to describe a prison in general, but by far its most common usage is to describe one on a ship.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Moist
Wind
Culture
Soggy
Afraid
Wind
"Gale" means a strong wind. "Moist" means slightly wet. "Soggy" means wet or mushy. "Culture" refers to features and achievements of a society. "Afraid" means scared.
Example Question #64 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
School
Capital
Church
Planet
Residence
Church
A "cathedral" is a large church, so "church" is the correct answer. A "capital" is the city in a state or country where the government's main branch is found. A "planet" is a celestial body that orbits a star. A "school" is a place where students go to be educated. "Residence" means a home.
Example Question #65 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
Small animal
Well lit
Large book
New invention
Fair judgment
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Frame
Transmission
Engine
Ignition
Seat
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Shuffle
River
Ocean
Creak
Dance
River
A "creek" is a small stream of water, similar to, but usually smaller than a "river." It is easy to confuse with "creak," which means a squeaking sound.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Blade
Dig
Lance
Cut
Break
Lance
A “javelin” is a long pole tipped with a spike, similar to a spear or a "lance." "Javelin" and "lance" can also be used to mean pierce. A “blade” is a cutting edge of a knife or sword.
Example Question #71 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CRUCIBLE
Field
Vessel
Destiny
Battle
Carriage
Vessel
A “crucible” is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated. "Vessel" is the best answer choice, as it means a container for holding things. To clarify the other terms, “destiny” means fate; a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
Example Question #52 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLAIN
River
Mountain
Ocean
Grassland
Forest
Grassland
"Plain," when used as a noun, means an area that is mostly comprised of grass, or in other words, a grassland, so "grassland" is the correct answer. An "ocean" is a large body of water. A "river" is a stream. A "mountain" is a natural land form that rises above the ground.
Example Question #72 : Synonyms
A synonym of "debris" is __________.
cleanliness
damage
detritus
explosion
product
detritus
"Debris" is a noun that means "scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "fragments." While an explosion might cause debris, "explosion" does not mean the same thing as "debris," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Detritus," however, means "waste or debris of any kind," and because "detritus" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "debris," it is the correct answer.
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