SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #463 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REPOSE

Possible Answers:

Rest

Posture 

Energy 

Invoke 

Retort 

Correct answer:

Rest

Explanation:

A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.

Example Question #464 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCLINATION

Possible Answers:

Integrate 

Propensity 

Consecration

Fanciful 

Ramp

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Jurisdiction

Peninsula

Saying

Scorn

Mission

Correct answer:

Saying

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Evolution

Crash

Festival

Disaster

Conspiracy

Correct answer:

Conspiracy

Explanation:

"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."

Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POISE

Possible Answers:

Anger

Intelligence

Indifference

Grace

Legality

Correct answer:

Grace

Explanation:

"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.

Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Trick

Extinction

Mammal

Politics

Art

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."

Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms

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

STRIFE

Possible Answers:

Construction

Weapon

Desert

Conflict

Contentment

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."

Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UMBRAGE

Possible Answers:

Offense

Courage

Trickery

Candor

Effort

Correct answer:

Offense

Explanation:

Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."

Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHAGRIN

Possible Answers:

Intelligence

Sustinence

Bewilderment

Tantrum

Distress

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."

Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZEST

Possible Answers:

Talent

Enthusiasm

Intelligence

Tendency

Emptiness

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm

Explanation:

"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.

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