All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Witticism
Law
Subsistence
Synopsis
Perception
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Delicacy
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Effort
Opposition
Skull
Meeting
Government
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Necessity
Hunger
Dwelling
Rebellion
Benefit
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Cleansing
Picture
Jewelry
Protector
Occupation
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Transformation
Diet
Marketing
Idleness
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Whim
Precession
Network
Weariness
Specialty
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICE
Preamble
Eclipse
Warning
Greed
Morale
Greed
"Avarice" means greed.
Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROXY
Substitute
Quandary
Excess
Recognition
Humility
Substitute
A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.
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