SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #1041 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JURISPRUDENCE
Scholarship
Law
Prudence
Fecundity
Independence
Law
"Jurisprudence" is another word for the "law," either its practice or its philosophy. "Scholarship" is education and learning. "Prudence" is a synonym for "wise caution," and "fecundity" is a synonym for "fertility." "Independence" is an antonym of "dependence."
Example Question #1042 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMNESTY
Injustice
Hyperbole
Insurrection
Pardon
Rebellion
Pardon
"Amnesty" is, depending on the context, a "pardon" or a reprieve (often an official or political one). "Rebellion" and "insurrection" are synonyms, and "injustice" is unfairness. "Hyperbole" is a literary term for exaggeration.
Example Question #1043 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICTMENT
Pestilence
Pandemonium
Accusation
Bedlam
Ditty
Accusation
An "indictment" is a formal or official "accusation" or criminal charge. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos, as is bedlam. "Pestilence" is another word for sickness, particularly on an epidemic level. A "ditty" is a short and simple tune.
Example Question #1044 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALVE
Balm
Security
Vigilance
Firmament
Hygiene
Balm
A "salve" is a "balm" or soothing ointment. "Firmament" is another word for sky, and "security" is safety. "Hygiene" is another word for cleanliness, and "vigilance" is watchfulness, alertness.
Example Question #1045 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVATION
Egress
Doldrums
Applause
Boor
Ingress
Applause
An "ovation" is sustained applause in approval of something. Additionally, "ingress" means entrance and "egress" means exit; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious person; "doldrums" is a prolonged period of stagnation or depression, a feeling of melancholy and pointlessness.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PLUMAGE
Scales
Feathers
Hair
Skin
Fur
Feathers
The noun "plumage" refers to the feathers of a bird (particularly when those feathers are considered beautiful or extravagant).
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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LEGERDEMIN
Elegy
Trickery
Hermit
Deluge
ardor
Trickery
"Legerdemain" is a synonym for "trickery" or chicanery. An "elegy" is a lament or a dirge. A "hermit" is a recluse, and "ardor" is passion or fervor. A "deluge" is a flood.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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COPSE
Paragon
Ordure
Jurisprudence
Grove
Approbation
Grove
A "copse" is another word for a "grove" or a thicket. "Jurisprudence" describes the philosophy of the law. "Ordure" is a synonym for "sewage" or filth. "Approbation" is a synonym for "approval," praise. A "paragon" is an epitome or perfect example.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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EPILOGUE
Conclusion
Prologue
Clumsiness
Preamble
Pinnacle
Conclusion
An "epilogue" is a "conclusion" or an afterword. It's the opposite of a "prologue" or "preamble," which is an introduction. A "pinnacle" is a peak, a high point. "Clumsiness" is awkwardness.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITER
Tomb
Leadership
Turbulence
Sarcophagus
Headdress
Headdress
A "miter" is a ceremonial "headdress." (It's also a type of woodworking joint.) "Turbulence" is tempestuousness. A "sarcophagus" is an ornamental coffin (found commonly among the ancient Egyptians), and a "dinghy" is a small boat.
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