All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #43 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
ABODE
Outside
Defend
Domicile
Place
Foreign
Domicile
"Abode" is another word for house or place of residence. "Domicile" is the correct answer, as it means the same thing as abode. The root "dom-" in "domicile" means house and is found in other words that relate to some sort of living space, such as domestic.
Example Question #62 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Castle
Basement
Office
Maze
Small house
Maze
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
Example Question #41 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIVERSITY
Stadium
College
Office
Library
Cafeteria
College
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
Example Question #44 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRIG
The feeling of detachment
A form of literature
None of these answers
A rank in the army
The prison of a ship
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 #45 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALE
Afraid
Soggy
Wind
Moist
Culture
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 #46 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATHEDRAL
School
Capital
Church
Residence
Planet
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 #66 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TOME
New invention
Small animal
Fair judgment
Large book
Well lit
Large book
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
Example Question #67 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHASSIS
Seat
Ignition
Transmission
Frame
Engine
Frame
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CREEK
Creak
Shuffle
Dance
River
Ocean
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 #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JAVELIN
Cut
Lance
Blade
Dig
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.
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