All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Posture
Rest
Energy
Retort
Invoke
Rest
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 #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Ramp
Propensity
Fanciful
Consecration
Integrate
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 #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Conspiracy
Festival
Disaster
Crash
Evolution
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Intelligence
Legality
Grace
Indifference
Anger
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Politics
Extinction
Mammal
Art
Trick
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Conflict
Construction
Contentment
Desert
Weapon
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Courage
Offense
Effort
Trickery
Candor
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #135 : 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 #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Intelligence
Emptiness
Tendency
Enthusiasm
Talent
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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