SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Determining Part of Speech
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Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIBBLE
Laud
Defy
Acknowledge
Panic
Complain
Complain
"Quibble," when used as a verb, meansto complain about petty negative aspects of something, and when used as a noun, meansa relatively unimportant complaint. So, "complain" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quibble." For clarification, "panic" meansto suddenly feel afraid or stressed in an uncontrolled way, "laud" meanspraise, "acknowledge" meansrecognize和“藐视”的意思resist.
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFECT
To change allegiance
To find fault
To lose your hearing
To fight against something
To flee
To change allegiance
If youchange your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with,then you “defect.” A “defect” isa faultso be careful. If you “flee,” yourun away or retreat, so it is not quite right.
Example Question #14 :Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAMPION
Disparage
Abandon
Victory
Promote
Loss
Promote
"Champion" is often used as a noun that meansvictororwinner. However, "champion" can also meanpromote, as in the sentence, “She championed the cause of animal rights.” So, "promote" is the correct answer. For clarification, "abandon" meansdiscard, and "disparage" meansmock.
Example Question #15 :Identifying Synonyms When Words Have Multiple Meanings
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
UNIFORM
Livery
Children
Occupation
Performance
School
Livery
When used as a noun, "uniform" meansa specific, standardized outfit worn by members of a certain group."Livery" is a noun meaninga particular kind of uniform worn by servants, and because "livery" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "uniform," "livery" is the correct answer.
Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WAFT
Jump
Drift
Fall
Throw
Plunge
Drift
The correct answer is "drift."
"Waft"is a verb (or noun) that meansto pass (or cause to pass) easily/gently through the air or as if through the air.
This makes "drift"(carried slowly by a current of air or water) making it the correct synonym.
Example Question #4 :Synonyms: Determining Part Of Speech
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COACH
Master
Exercise
Carriage
Uniform
Gym
Carriage
"Coach" can be a noun meaningan athletic instructor, or a verb meaningto instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.
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