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 #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Relationship 

Harmony 

Connection 

Concord 

Disagreement 

Correct answer:

Disagreement 

Explanation:

A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Condemnation

Reservation 

Tribute 

Criticism 

Accusation 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Enterprise

Flight

Vandalism

Panorama

Milk

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Fear

Basement

Mallet

Corruption

Slang

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Character

Creation

Extremity

Opponent

Disease

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Merriment

Friend

Flame

Skill

Contempt

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Member

Limitation

Intimacy

Official

Justice

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Potential

Urgency

Mood

Ease

Description

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Muscle

Provocation

Assistance

Tonality

Jaundice

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Doorway

Penalty

Purpose

Bend

Transition

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

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