Synonyms: Nouns - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARNAGE
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CARNAGE
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"Carnage" refers to devastating and chaotic killing, so "killing" is the correct answer. To help you, "aid" means help, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb.
"Carnage" refers to devastating and chaotic killing, so "killing" is the correct answer. To help you, "aid" means help, whether it is used as a noun or as a verb.
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Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPRISAL
Each of the following questions consists of one word followed by five words or phrases. You are to select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPRISAL
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"Reprisal" means revenge or retaliation.
"Reprisal" means revenge or retaliation.
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WOE
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WOE
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Woe means_great unhappiness_ or something or a group of things that cause or causes great unhappiness, so "sorrow" is the correct answer.
Woe means_great unhappiness_ or something or a group of things that cause or causes great unhappiness, so "sorrow" is the correct answer.
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FIDELITY
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FIDELITY
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“Fidelity” is another word for loyalty, which is the trait of sticking by your friends and keeping their secrets. To provide further help, a “belief” is something you think is true.
“Fidelity” is another word for loyalty, which is the trait of sticking by your friends and keeping their secrets. To provide further help, a “belief” is something you think is true.
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Bureau
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Bureau
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A "Bureau" is a department; College is a school for higher learning; a Store is a place to purchase items; Environment means surroundings; and Investigation is an inspection.
A "Bureau" is a department; College is a school for higher learning; a Store is a place to purchase items; Environment means surroundings; and Investigation is an inspection.
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Crash
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Crash
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"Crash" is a collision.
"Crash" is a collision.
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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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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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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I sent my reply to the party in the mail.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
I sent my reply to the party in the mail.
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"Answer" and "reply" both mean the same thing.
"Answer" and "reply" both mean the same thing.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The heap of leaves in the front yard was huge.
Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The heap of leaves in the front yard was huge.
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"Pile" and "heap" both have similar meanings.
"Pile" and "heap" both have similar meanings.
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Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BEGINNING
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BEGINNING
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The "beginning" of something is the start of something, so "start" is the correct answer.
The "beginning" of something is the start of something, so "start" is the correct answer.
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PACT
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PACT
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A “pact” is an agreement or bargain between two parties. Similarly, a “treaty” is an agreement between two states and is the best answer choice. To further help you, a “hit” is an impact or blow, and we must be careful not to confuse “pact” with "impact." While a pact may declare peace, it is not typically a "declaration" which is an announcement or statement. A “symbol” is an action, object or event so it is not specifically linked to a “pact.”
A “pact” is an agreement or bargain between two parties. Similarly, a “treaty” is an agreement between two states and is the best answer choice. To further help you, a “hit” is an impact or blow, and we must be careful not to confuse “pact” with "impact." While a pact may declare peace, it is not typically a "declaration" which is an announcement or statement. A “symbol” is an action, object or event so it is not specifically linked to a “pact.”
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Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TENSION
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TENSION
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"Tension” means the degree to which something is stretched tight or stress, so "stress" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “joy” is great happiness; “misery” is great sadness; and “despondency” is a feeling of hopelessness.
"Tension” means the degree to which something is stretched tight or stress, so "stress" is the correct answer. As for the other answer choices, “joy” is great happiness; “misery” is great sadness; and “despondency” is a feeling of hopelessness.
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