HSPT Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for HSPT Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BURROW

Possible Answers:

gateway

rod

tunnel

bottle

mansion

Correct answer:

tunnel

Explanation:

Aburrowis a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBLEM

Possible Answers:

punishment

symbol

holiday

inspiration

salutation

Correct answer:

symbol

Explanation:

An "emblem" isa symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.

Example Question #861 :Hspt Verbal Skills

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

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Weight

Accident

Teacher

Maze

Beggar

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" is a noun defined asa complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

ABODE

Possible Answers:

Airport

Home

Train Station

Library

Office

Correct answer:

Home

Explanation:

"Abode" meansa homeoraresidence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" isa workplace. A "library" isa place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" isa place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" isa place where people go to board trains.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Mask

Cinema

Bidder

World

Channel

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

A "conduit" isa channel or a passage for carrying a fluid. It is alsoa means by which something is transmitted.So, "channel" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "conduit": “bidder” meansa person making an offer to buy something at a certain price, usually in the context of an auction orsale;“mask” meanscoverordisguise;“cinema” meansmotion pictureortheater; and“world” meanstheEarthoran imagined place like the Earth.

Example Question #987 :Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

REGALIA

Possible Answers:

Fancy

Regions

Royalty

Decorations

Clothes

Correct answer:

Decorations

Explanation:

The best answer is "decorations". The word "regalia" usually refers toroyal possesions which are very decorative. They can includeceremonial clothes, designs, or emblems. "Clothes" simply refers togarments or apparel.The defining characteristic of regalia is that is is very decorative, and the word clothes does not imply this meaning. The word "regions" is unrelated, and the remaining words, "fancy" and "royalty," are words one might use when talking about "regalia," but are not "regalia" themselves.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

MEMENTO

Possible Answers:

Keepsake

Toy

Heir

Bracelet

Money

Correct answer:

Keepsake

Explanation:

A synonym for "memento" is "keepsake," which meanssomething special that reminds someone of something. A "bracelet" or "toy" can each be a memento, while an "heir" can be someone who inherits some type of memento, but none of these words mean "memento." The word "money" is unrelated.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

简陋的

Possible Answers:

Abyss

Shack

Etiquette

Omen

Messenger

Correct answer:

Shack

Explanation:

"Shanty" isa shack or small hut. "Omen" isa sign or warning of the future. "Etiquette" issocially accepted manners or customs. "Messenger" isa person who delivers letters and messages. "Abyss" isa deep hole or gap.

Example Question #5 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

CAVITY.

Possible Answers:

Filler

Frank

Depth

House

Void

Correct answer:

Void

Explanation:

A “cavity” is ahole or hollow space(usually used to describe a hole in a tooth). The correct answer is “void” which also meansemptiness, lacking in something.

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