SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

POST

Possible Answers:

mail

structure

dependence

confinement

heat

Correct answer:

mail

Explanation:

"Post" can mean the postal service, or mail.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Zephyr

Possible Answers:

Ailment

Route

Business

Collision 

Breeze

Correct answer:

Breeze

Explanation:

A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBLEM

Possible Answers:

inspiration

punishment

symbol

salutation

holiday

Correct answer:

symbol

Explanation:

An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.

Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PLACARD

Possible Answers:

critique

instrument

poster

roadway

anger

Correct answer:

poster

Explanation:

A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FACADE

Possible Answers:

front

holiday

mourning

thistle

portrait

Correct answer:

front

Explanation:

A "façade" is the front of a building.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Contusion

Possible Answers:

Escape

Courage

Bewilderment

Bruise

Anarchy

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

"Contusion" is a bruise; Bewilderment is confusion; Anarchy means chaos or without rule or law; Courage means bravery; and an Escape is a way out.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COUNTENANCE

Possible Answers:

frame

face

honesty

punctuality

clockwork

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MANTLE

Possible Answers:

consequence

grant

covering

truth

affirmation

Correct answer:

covering

Explanation:

A "mantle" is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.

Example Question #142 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

APPENDAGE

Possible Answers:

protuberance

amiability

section

carelessness

retreat

Correct answer:

protuberance

Explanation:

An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

THRESHOLD

Possible Answers:

home

retort

dawn

fireplace

minimum

Correct answer:

minimum

Explanation:

A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.

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