SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #284 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDICT
Arsenal
Metropolis
Idiosyncrasy
Decree
Salve
Decree
An "edict" is a "decree" or ordinance. A "metropolis" is a city or urban area. A "salve" is a balm or a healing ointment. An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or zany individual trait. An "arsenal" is a collection of weaponry, an armory.
Example Question #285 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAVAIL
Pandemonium
Milliner
Shoe
Zeal
Ordeal
Ordeal
A "travail" is an ordeal or difficult trial. This is not the same as a "shoe" or a milliner, a maker of hats. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos. "Zeal" is zest or passion.
Example Question #286 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDNANCE
Skullduggery
Cheer
Harangue
Weaponry
Law
Weaponry
"Ordnance" is "weaponry" and is a collective noun. Don't confuse this with an "ordinance," or law. "Skullduggery" is another word for treachery. A "harangue" is a rant or tirade. "Cheer" is happiness and joy, and a "cheer" is a celebratory or encouraging shout.
Example Question #287 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CATAMOUNT
Expiation
Threat
Pirate
Wildcat
Progeny
Wildcat
A "catamount" is a "wildcat," particularly a cougar. "Progeny is another word for offspring, and "expiation" is the act of making amends, atoning for sins. A "threat" is a warning of violence or a thing with potential to harm people or property. A "pirate" is a criminal person who attacks ships and marauds on the high seas.
Example Question #288 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REJOINDER
Retort
Tempest
Vacation
Mongrel
Sanction
Retort
A "rejoinder" is a "retort," a witty response. A "tempest" is a storm, and a "mongrel" is a mixed-breed animal. A "sanction" is an official punishment or penalty, often used politically by one country against another; however, in other contexts, it can also mean official approval or authorization for something. A "vacation" could be another word for a respite, a break, or an intermission.
Example Question #289 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Drinking vessel
Small dwelling
Medieval stronghold
Ceremonial garment
Qualitative analysis
Drinking vessel
A "flagon" is a large old-fashioned drinking vessel. A "ceremonial garment" is a robe, and a "qualitative analysis" is an evaluation involving numbers. A small "dwelling" could be an abode or domicile. A "medieval stronghold" is a fortress or fortification.
Example Question #290 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Citadel
Coracle
Arson
Fecundity
Sewage
Sewage
"Effluent" is another word for "sewage" or wastewater. "Fecundity" means fertility, fruitfulness. A "citadel" is a fortress, fortification, or castle. A "coracle" is a small boat. "Arson" is the act of deliberately setting fire to property or land.
Example Question #1081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHANSON
Song
Larceny
Girdle
Eructation
Unguent
Song
A "chanson" is a "song," usually a specific type of French composition. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "unguent" is an ointment. "Larceny" is theft. A "girdle" is one of a variety of belt-like garments.
Example Question #1082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUFFAW
Fountain
Sprig
Laugh
Coracle
Catamount
Laugh
A "guffaw" is a loud, hearty "laugh." A "coracle" is a small boat, and a "sprig" is a small stem or twig. A "catamount" is a type of wildcat, usually a cougar.
Example Question #1083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Howl
Equilibrium
Surprise
Zest
Firmament
Howl
A "ululation" is a howl or a wail and is often used in traditional ceremonial settings. "Firmament" is another word for the sky, and "equilibrium" is balance. "Zest" is a synonym for "zeal." A "surprise" is something unexpected.
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