Synonyms: Determining Part of Speech - SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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

UNIFORM

Answer

When used as a noun, "uniform" means a specific, standardized outfit worn by members of a certain group. "Livery" is a noun meaning a particular kind of uniform worn by servants, and because "livery" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "uniform," "livery" is the correct answer.

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

QUIBBLE

Answer

"Quibble," when used as a verb, means to complain about petty negative aspects of something, and when used as a noun, means a relatively unimportant complaint. So, "complain" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quibble." For clarification, "panic" means to suddenly feel afraid or stressed in an uncontrolled way, "laud" means praise, "acknowledge" means recognize, and "defy" means resist.

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

CHAMPION

Answer

"Champion" is often used as a noun that means victor or winner. However, "champion" can also mean promote, as in the sentence, “She championed the cause of animal rights.” So, "promote" is the correct answer. For clarification, "abandon" means discard, and "disparage" means mock.

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

DEFECT

Answer

If you change your side or allegiance, the side you ally yourself with, then you “defect.” A “defect” is a fault so be careful. If you “flee,” you run away or retreat, so it is not quite right.

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

WAFT

Answer

The correct answer is "drift."

"Waft"is a verb (or noun) that means to pass (or cause to pass) easily/gently through the air or as if through the air.

This makes "drift"(carried slowly by a current of air or water) making it the correct synonym.

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

COACH

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"Coach" can be a noun meaning an athletic instructor, or a verb meaning to instruct one in a sport. A "coach" can also be a noun meaning "carriage," (generally horse-draw) which is the correct answer.

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