SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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Example Questions

Example Question #571 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HUBRIS

Possible Answers:

Apology

Swirl

Evidence

Draft

Pride

Correct answer:

Pride

Explanation:

"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.

Example Question #239 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PRECIPITATE

Possible Answers:

Flooded

Awake

Extreme

Possible

Rushed

Correct answer:

Rushed

Explanation:

The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

NEXUS

Possible Answers:

Approbation

Connection

Tirade

Damage

Flirt

Correct answer:

Connection

Explanation:

A "nexus" is a connection.

Example Question #572 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Banter

Right

Celebration

Wreckage

Truth

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Wound

Expression

Trifle

Charm

Fear

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #1372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Community

Energy

Rant

Smile

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Accusation

Pool

Mistake

Self-confidence

Generality

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #578 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Bowl

Growl

Omen

Season

Jail

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #621 : Synonyms

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Permanence

Hopelessness

Tendency

Transformation

Admiration

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #577 : Identifying Synonyms

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Fate

Trap

Translation

Deposit

Extinguisher

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

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