SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #161 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BOUNTY

Possible Answers:

Candor

Cache

Quarrel

Loot

Vegetation

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

"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 #162 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APERTURE

Possible Answers:

Cellar

Artifact

Florist

Opening

Agility

Correct answer:

Opening

Explanation:

"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 #163 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CACHE

Possible Answers:

Catastrophe

Stash

Elation

Fidelity

Remark

Correct answer:

Stash

Explanation:

"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.

Example Question #164 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RAVINE

Possible Answers:

Foe

Resignation

Antidote

Gorge

Abduction

Correct answer:

Gorge

Explanation:

"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 #165 : Identifying Synonyms

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

EFFIGY

Possible Answers:

Oration

Plethora

Statue

Epidemic

Invective

Correct answer:

Statue

Explanation:

"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 #166 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CUSP

Possible Answers:

Plant

Sign

Plain

Edge

Star

Correct answer:

Edge

Explanation:

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 #167 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CITADEL

Possible Answers:

Print 

Team

Savior

Fortress

Chemical

Correct answer:

Fortress

Explanation:

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 #168 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HULL

Possible Answers:

Mistake

Shell

Safety

River

Pastry

Correct answer:

Shell

Explanation:

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 #169 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Mask

Cinema

World

Channel

Bidder

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

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 #169 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

System 

Open 

Closed 

Expression 

Medium 

Correct answer:

Medium 

Explanation:

“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.

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