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Example Question #151 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUTTRESS
Support
Sink
Insult
Refusal
Flattery
Support
A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.
Example Question #951 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LABYRINTH
Poison
Agriculture
Construction
Devastation
Maze
Maze
"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.
Example Question #952 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUTREMENT
Reluctance
Hint
Disease
Praise
Equipment
Equipment
"Accoutrement" means equipment. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accoutrement": "praise" means compliment; "reluctance" means hesitation; "hint" means clue; and "disease" mean illness.
Example Question #953 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EDDY
Whirlpool
Discovery
Rubbish
Exemption
Persuasion
Whirlpool
An "eddy" is a small whirlpool, so "whirlpool" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "eddy": "rubbish" means trash; "exemption" means exception; "discovery" means the finding of something; and "persuasion" means the act of convincing someone of something.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABODE
Train Station
Library
Home
Office
Airport
Home
"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.
Example Question #954 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CANINE
Dog
Foundation
Epidemic
College
Tribute
Dog
"Canine" is a word that can be used as either a noun or an adjective; because all of the answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "canine" as a noun. When used as a noun, "canine" means a dog, so "dog" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "canine" or "dog": a "college" is a university or a school of higher learning; a "foundation" is the base of a structure or a starting point; a "tribute" is something done to show appreciation or respect for another; and an "epidemic" is a widespread disease or illness.
Example Question #955 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
TORRENT
Stalemate
Aroma
Deluge
Debris
Allegiance
Deluge
"Torrent" is a deluge or overflow of water. "Aroma" is a smell. "Stalemate" is a position in which neither party can advance or move forward. "Debris" is waste or trash. "Allegiance" means loyalty or faithfulness to a person or cause.
Example Question #956 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BOUNTY
Cache
Quarrel
Loot
Candor
Vegetation
Loot
"Bounty" means loot, money, or something of value. "Vegetation" means plants or crops. "Cache" is a stash of items stored away. "Candor" means honesty. "Quarrel" means argument or fight.
Example Question #957 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
APERTURE
Florist
Artifact
Agility
Cellar
Opening
Opening
"Aperture" is an opening or hole. "Artifact" is a relic or an object of significant importance. "Florist" is a person who cares for and sells flowers. "Agility" means quickness. "Cellar" is a room below a home and is usually used to store wine.
Example Question #958 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
CACHE
Elation
Remark
Stash
Catastrophe
Fidelity
Stash
"Cache" is a stash of something stored or hidden away. "Catastrophe" means a disaster or event causing great damage. "Fidelity" means loyalty or faithfulness. "Elation" means great happiness or joy. "Remark" means a comment or a mention.
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