All HSPT Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters
BURROW
gateway
rod
tunnel
bottle
mansion
tunnel
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
punishment
symbol
holiday
inspiration
salutation
symbol
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
Weight
Accident
Teacher
Maze
Beggar
Maze
"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
Airport
Home
Train Station
Library
Office
Home
"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
Mask
Cinema
Bidder
World
Channel
Channel
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
Fancy
Regions
Royalty
Decorations
Clothes
Decorations
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
Keepsake
Toy
Heir
Bracelet
Money
Keepsake
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
Abyss
Shack
Etiquette
Omen
Messenger
Shack
"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.
Filler
Frank
Depth
House
Void
Void
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.