SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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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

Possible Answers:

Witticism

Law

Subsistence

Synopsis

Perception

Correct answer:

Law

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Wanderer

Delicacy

Generosity

Vacation

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Effort

Opposition 

Skull

Meeting

Government

Correct answer:

Meeting

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Necessity 

Hunger

Dwelling

Rebellion

Benefit

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Cleansing 

Picture

Jewelry

Protector

Occupation

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Undernourishment

Transformation

Diet

Marketing

Idleness

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Whim

Precession

Network

Weariness

Specialty

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Battleship

Knowledge

Grace

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AVARICE

Possible Answers:

Preamble

Eclipse

Warning

Greed

Morale

Correct answer:

Greed

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Substitute

Quandary

Excess

Recognition

Humility

Correct answer:

Substitute

Explanation:

A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.

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