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Example Question #961 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
RAVINE
Resignation
Antidote
Gorge
Abduction
Foe
Gorge
"Ravine" means a deep gorge. "Antidote" is a medicine or treatment that counteracts or neutralizes a poison. "Foe" is an opponent or enemy. "Abduction" is a kidnapping. "Resignation" is the act of giving up a job or position.
Example Question #962 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
EFFIGY
Epidemic
Statue
Plethora
Invective
Oration
Statue
"Effigy" is a statute or sculpture of a person. "Invective" is a verbal attack. "Epidemic" is a widespread disease. "Oration" is a formal speech. "Plethora" means abundant or plentiful.
Example Question #963 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CUSP
Sign
Plant
Star
Plain
Edge
Edge
The "cusp" of something is the point or end of it. The best choice is "edge," since it has the same meaning. All of the other choices are unrelated in meaning.
Example Question #964 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Fortress
Savior
Chemical
Team
Fortress
A “citadel” is a fortress that commands a city, so "fortress" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “citadel”. “Savior” means rescuer. “Chemical” means a purified substance, element, or compound. “Team” means group or crew. A “print” is a pattern or a reproduction.
Example Question #965 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HULL
Mistake
Shell
Safety
River
Pastry
Shell
A “hull” is a shell or covering. It can also mean the main body of a vessel. So, "shell" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “hull”. “Safety” means protection. “Mistake” means error. A “pastry” is a type of food that consists of baked dough. A “river” is a large stream of water.
Example Question #966 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Mask
World
Channel
Bidder
Cinema
Channel
A "conduit" is a channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is also a means by which something is transmitted. So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” means a person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction or sale; “mask” means cover or disguise; “cinema” means motion picture or theater; and “world” means the Earth or an imagined place like the Earth.
Example Question #967 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONDUIT
Medium
Closed
Expression
Open
System
Medium
“Conduit” is a noun used to describe a channel or medium through which something is conveyed. A person can be a “conduit” for an idea or information, and a pipe or channel can be a “conduit” for liquid or electricity. The best answer is “medium,” which in this context describes something that enables passage from one area to another.
Example Question #968 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARTIFACT
Stain
Pastime
Neutrality
Inspiration
Relic
Relic
An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."
Example Question #969 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAVITY
Hole
Mountain
Excursion
Domicile
Cacophony
Hole
"Cavity" means a hole; a Mountain is a large natural structure that is above sea level; Domicile is a home or residence; an Excursion is a trip or outing; and Cacophony means discordant sounds.
Example Question #970 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Legacy
Fortress
Composition
Apex
Genius
Fortress
A "citadel" is a fortress that commands a city.
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