SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #92 :Synonyms

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

APPAREL

Possible Answers:

Technology

Supplies

Fragment

Accessory

Clothing

Correct answer:

Clothing

Explanation:

The correct answer is "clothing."

"Apparel" is simply defined as "clothing."

Example Question #93 :Synonyms

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

CARICATURE

Possible Answers:

Eulogy

Parody

Prejudice

Oration

Tirade

Correct answer:

Parody

Explanation:

The noun "caricature" meansa parody, a representation of someone famous using humor, mockery, or creativity. Additionally, an "oration" isa speech; a "tirade" isa long and angry speech directed at someone; a "eulogy" isa speech delivered for someone who has died; "prejudice" isjudging someone before one meets them based on stereotypes and other biases.

Example Question #94 :Synonyms

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

ETCHING

Possible Answers:

Vehicle

Friend

Comedian

Print

Relative

Correct answer:

Print

Explanation:

一个“腐蚀”a marking, a print, an engraving. Additionally, a "relative" isa family member; a "comedian" issomeone funny who tells jokes for a living.

Example Question #95 :Synonyms

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

TRADE

Possible Answers:

Wrath

Manuscript

Entourage

Turnpike

Occupation

Correct answer:

Occupation

Explanation:

When used as a verb "trade" meansto exchange, to give something and get something else in return. However, in this sense it is being used as a noun, in which case "trade" meansjob, career, occupation. Additionally, "wrath" isanger and vengeance; a "turnpike" isa highway; an "entourage" isa group of people who follow around and care for an individual person; a "manuscript" isa written document.

Example Question #96 :Synonyms

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

PASTIME

Possible Answers:

Hobby

Treaty

Deity

Memento

Prophecy

Correct answer:

Hobby

Explanation:

The noun "pastime" meanshobby, recreational activity, something done for the purposes of fun and leisure. Additionally, a "memento" isa souvenir, an object that reminds one of an experience; a "deity" isa God; a "prophecy" isa prediction made about the future; a "treaty" isan agreement of peace terms between two or more conflicting parties.

Example Question #97 :Synonyms

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

REPLICA

Possible Answers:

Carving

Nightmare

Glitch

Copy

Grove

Correct answer:

Copy

Explanation:

名词“复制品”的意思an exact copy of something that already exists, a reproduction, a duplicate model. Additionally, a "carving" isa marking made on something by cutting into the surface of it; a "glitch" isan error in a piece of machinery, a malfunction; a "grove" isa secluded collection oftrees.

Example Question #98 :Synonyms

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

TURNPIKE

Possible Answers:

Hub

Marina

Highway

Sovereign

Senator

Correct answer:

Highway

Explanation:

The noun "turnpike" meanshighway, a large road. Additionally, a "marina" isa harbor, a dockyard, a place where ships are docked; a "hub" isa center of activity within a region; a "senator" isa representative, a politician who makes legislative decisions in the Senate; a "sovereign" isa monarch, a ruler, a king or queen.

Example Question #99 :Synonyms

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

TRANSACTION

Possible Answers:

Advocate

Helper

Miser

Etching

Deal

Correct answer:

Deal

Explanation:

The noun "transaction" meansbusiness deal, an arrangement, an agreement to buy and sell something. Additionally, a "miser" issomeone who is not generous with money; an "advocate" isa proponent, a supporter of an idea or an individual; an "etching" isa marking on something, a drawing.

Example Question #100 :Synonyms

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

SNAG

Possible Answers:

Obstacle

Speech

Complaint

Invitation

Ballad

Correct answer:

Obstacle

Explanation:

The noun "snag" meansan obstacle, a small hindrance, something that comes up that gets in the way of something being finished. "Snag" can also be used as a verb in which case "to snag" meansto get caught on something. Additionally, a "ballad" isa type of poem or song.

Example Question #81 :Identifying Synonyms

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

THICKET

Possible Answers:

Vagabonds

Lessons

Bushes

Vehicles

Cities

Correct answer:

Bushes

Explanation:

The noun "thicket" meansa thick concentration of bushes or, less often, trees. Additionally, a "vagabond" isa person who moves from place to place and has no permanent home or job.

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