All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Tantrum
Bewilderment
Intelligence
Sustinence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #471 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Talent
Intelligence
Enthusiasm
Emptiness
Tendency
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #472 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
Particle
Wrinkle
Plan
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
Example Question #473 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARITY
Satire
Equality
Performance
Tradition
Debate
Equality
"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.
Example Question #143 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBACLE
Discovery
Concern
Stipple
Pattern
Disaster
Disaster
A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.”
Example Question #144 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARAGON
Emotion
Shape
Criticism
Epitome
Trickery
Epitome
A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.
Example Question #145 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUPLE
Misgiving
Promotion
Art
Liberty
Duration
Misgiving
A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.
Example Question #146 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARADIGM
Ideal
Gesture
Insinuation
Polygon
Design
Ideal
A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."
Example Question #474 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPARTEE
Contrition
Lament
Plight
Banter
Speech
Banter
Since "repartee" is a noun that means a conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies, we're looking for a noun that refers to speech and includes a connotation of being witty. "Speech" is a tempting answer, but it is too broad to be the correct answer. "Lament" and "banter" both refer to kinds of speech, but where "lament" specifies speech that is mournful or regretful, "banter" means speech in which the participants converse in a witty and teasing manner. Because "banter" not only refers to a type of speech but also specifically refers to a type of witty speech, it is the closest synonym to "repartee," and the best answer choice.
Example Question #479 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Blockage
Mistake
Kin
Trick
Courtesy
Trick
A ruse is a trick.
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