SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Intentional

Financial

Current

Elegant

Questionable

Correct answer:

Intentional

Explanation:

Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.

Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

HERITAGE

Possible Answers:

Salon

Error

Dwelling

Reminder

Tradition

Correct answer:

Tradition

Explanation:

Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.

Example Question #511 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Concord 

Harmony 

Disagreement 

Connection 

Relationship 

Correct answer:

Disagreement 

Explanation:

A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”

Example Question #512 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Tribute 

Criticism 

Reservation 

Condemnation

Accusation 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #513 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Panorama

Milk

Enterprise

Vandalism

Flight

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Corruption

Mallet

Slang

Basement

Fear

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Extremity

Creation

Opponent

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Skill

Contempt

Friend

Flame

Merriment

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Intimacy

Member

Justice

Limitation

Official

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Description

Ease

Mood

Urgency

Potential

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

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