Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACHE
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ACHE
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"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
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BORDER
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BORDER
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"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.
"Border" is defined as the line at which two geographical areas like states or countries meet, so "boundary," which means the edge of something, is our best choice, because "border" and "boundary" can both mean the edge of an area.
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PEAK
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PEAK
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A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
A "peak" is the highest point of something. To help you, "mediocre" means average when higher quality was expected.
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SUSTENANCE
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SUSTENANCE
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Sustenance is something you need to sustain you, or keep you going, and often specifically means food . So, "food" is the correct answer.
Sustenance is something you need to sustain you, or keep you going, and often specifically means food . So, "food" is the correct answer.
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BARRIER
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BARRIER
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A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
A "barrier" is something that gets in the way, an obstacle, or a barricade blocking the way, so "obstacle" is the correct answer.
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CARNIVORE
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CARNIVORE
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A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.
A "carnivore" is an organism that eats only meat, so "meat-eater" is the correct answer. An "herbivore" is an organism that eats only plants, and an "omnivore" is an organism that eats both meat and plants.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACHE
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACHE
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"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
"Ache" and "soreness" both relate to dull pain that one can feel.
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A synonym of "stone" is . . .
A synonym of "stone" is . . .
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Since "stone" is a noun that means "small rock," we need to find another noun that also means "small rock." While "mountain" may seem like a good answer because mountains are made of stone, "mountain" doesn't mean the same thing as "stone," so it can't be the correct answer. Since "pebble" is a noun that means "a small stone worn smooth by sand or water," "pebble" is the correct answer.
Since "stone" is a noun that means "small rock," we need to find another noun that also means "small rock." While "mountain" may seem like a good answer because mountains are made of stone, "mountain" doesn't mean the same thing as "stone," so it can't be the correct answer. Since "pebble" is a noun that means "a small stone worn smooth by sand or water," "pebble" is the correct answer.
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Which word is a synonym for the word permit?
Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.
Which word is a synonym for the word permit?
Juan had to have a permit to enter the event.
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The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.
The word pass can be substituted for the word permit to maintain meaning of the sentence.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?
He ran to the market to pick up some items for dinner.
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Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.
Grocery store and market both can be interchanged to keep the same meaning for the sentence.
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Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I had a crack in my glasses after I dropped them.
Which word could have a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I had a crack in my glasses after I dropped them.
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"Break" could replace "crack" to maintain a similar meaning.
"Break" could replace "crack" to maintain a similar meaning.
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Tunnel
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Tunnel
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"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.
"Tunnel" is an underground passageway.
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Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COAST
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COAST
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"Coast" means the shore.
"Coast" means the shore.
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Petroleum
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Petroleum
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"Petroleum" refers to gasoline.
"Petroleum" refers to gasoline.
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Office
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Office
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An "office" is a workplace.
An "office" is a workplace.
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Fog
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Fog
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"Fog" is water vapor that looks like smoke; "smog" is a combination of fog and smoke.
"Fog" is water vapor that looks like smoke; "smog" is a combination of fog and smoke.
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Photograph
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Photograph
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A "photograph" is a picture.
A "photograph" is a picture.
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Mural
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Mural
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A "mural" is a painting on a wall.
A "mural" is a painting on a wall.
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Noise
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Noise
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"Noise" is sound.
"Noise" is sound.
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Concert
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Concert
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A "concert" is a show.
A "concert" is a show.
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