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Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Propensity
Integrate
Ramp
Fanciful
Consecration
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
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Festival
Crash
Disaster
Evolution
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Legality
Intelligence
Grace
Anger
Indifference
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Art
Trick
Extinction
Mammal
Politics
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Contentment
Desert
Conflict
Weapon
Construction
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Trickery
Courage
Candor
Offense
Effort
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Intelligence
Distress
Sustinence
Tantrum
Bewilderment
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Tendency
Enthusiasm
Intelligence
Emptiness
Talent
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Wrinkle
Particle
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
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