Synonyms: Nouns - SSAT Elementary Level Verbal
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WARLOCK
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WARLOCK
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A "warlock" is a wizard or male witch, usually referenced in fantasy literature. The use of the word "war" does not indicate military connection. The rest of the words are taken from military positions, but do not in fact truly relate to the meaning of "warlock."
A "warlock" is a wizard or male witch, usually referenced in fantasy literature. The use of the word "war" does not indicate military connection. The rest of the words are taken from military positions, but do not in fact truly relate to the meaning of "warlock."
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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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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The physician gave me a shot to protect me from the flu.
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The physician gave me a shot to protect me from the flu.
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"Physician" and "doctor" both share a similar meaning.
"Physician" and "doctor" both share a similar meaning.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The attorney stated his client's case before the judge.
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The attorney stated his client's case before the judge.
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"Attorney" and "lawyer" have similar meanings.
"Attorney" and "lawyer" have similar meanings.
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Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word?
The author of the book is coming to our school.
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The author of the book is coming to our school.
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"Writer" and "author" have the same meaning.
"Writer" and "author" have the same 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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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.
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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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