SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

A synonym of “woe” is __________.

Possible Answers:

contract

jubilation

age

despondency

persistence

Correct answer:

despondency

Explanation:

“Woe” is a noun that means “great sorrow or distress,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “great sorrow.” That means that “jubilation” cannot be the correct answer, because “jubilation” means “a feeling of great happiness,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “woe.” “Despondency,” however, is a noun that means “a loss of hope or courage,” and because “despondency” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “woe,” “despondency” is the correct answer.

Example Question #111 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Statute

Possible Answers:

Nomad

Rule

Flattery

Marble

Design

Correct answer:

Rule

Explanation:

A "statute" is an enactment made by a legislature or a permanent rule made by an institution.

Example Question #131 : Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Zenith

Possible Answers:

Peak

Encouragement

Poverty

Breath

Citizen

Correct answer:

Peak

Explanation:

A "zenith" is a peak or high point.

Example Question #114 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Qualm

Possible Answers:

Mentality

Disclaimer

Judgment

Uneasiness

Faith

Correct answer:

Uneasiness

Explanation:

A "qualm" is a feeling of uneasiness or guilt.

Example Question #115 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: pick the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in question.

Mores

Possible Answers:

Customs

Governments

Abductions

Floods

Necessities 

Correct answer:

Customs

Explanation:

"Mores" means the customs or conventions of a community.

Example Question #111 : Identifying Synonyms

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

Adversity

Possible Answers:

Subtraction

Ethics

Development

Chemicals

Difficulty

Correct answer:

Difficulty

Explanation:

"Adversity" means hardship or difficulty.

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Stress

Possible Answers:

Destruction

Pressure

Scarcity

Ambition

Confidence

Correct answer:

Pressure

Explanation:

"Stress" means pressure; Ambition means goal; Destruction means devastation; Confidence means having high self-esteem; and Scarcity means lacking.

Example Question #24 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Vicinity

Possible Answers:

Emperor

Spacecraft

Area

Inhabitants

Invader

Correct answer:

Area

Explanation:

"Vicinity" means local area; Emperor means leader; Invader is a foreigner trying to conquer another area; Inhabitants are residents of a particular location; and Spacecraft is a vehicle to go to outerspace.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Span

Possible Answers:

Bacteria

Shortage

Origin

Tradition

Length

Correct answer:

Length

Explanation:

"Span" means distance; Tradition means custom; Shortage means insufficient; Origin means the beginning of something; and Bacteria is a microscopic organism.

Example Question #921 : Ssat Middle Level Verbal

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

Connection

Possible Answers:

Alternative

Link

Telegram

Contribution

Fleet

Correct answer:

Link

Explanation:

"Connection" means link; Contribution is something added; Alternative is another option; Fleet means a group of something usually ships or planes; and Telegram is a communication device in the past.

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