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Example Question #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Integrate
Fanciful
Consecration
Propensity
Ramp
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Festival
Conspiracy
Evolution
Crash
Disaster
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Grace
Indifference
Legality
Anger
Intelligence
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #1264 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Politics
Art
Extinction
Mammal
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #1265 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Contentment
Conflict
Weapon
Construction
Desert
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #1266 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Effort
Trickery
Offense
Candor
Courage
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #1267 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Bewilderment
Sustinence
Tantrum
Intelligence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #1268 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Talent
Enthusiasm
Intelligence
Emptiness
Tendency
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #513 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Particle
Wrinkle
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
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