All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BROKER
spiral
rate
negotiate
hinder
distribute
negotiate
"Broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CREDIBILITY
plausability
risk
minimum
flexibility
parlance
plausability
"Credibility" means the quality of being trusted or thought plausible, or plausibility.
Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FANFARE
initiative
air conditioning
luminescence
fuss
mercy
fuss
"Fanfare" is elaborate ceremony, attention, or fuss.
Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VACANCY
display
opening
outlet
crime
trouble
opening
A "vacancy" is an unoccupied spot or an opening.
Example Question #345 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BREACH
violation
enthusiasm
innovation
revolution
species
violation
A "breach" is a violation of something.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIM.
Volition
Lethargy
Vigor
Remorse
Anger
Vigor
“Vim” describes someone with great energy or vigor. For clarification, "lethargy" means exhaustion; "remorse" means regret; "volition" means the ability or act of choosing.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUMEN.
Appoint
Imply
Account
Insight
Coalesce
Insight
“Acumen” is a noun that refers to the sharpness of mind and describes someone who can make quick and insightful decisions; therefore the best available synonym is “insight” which means perceptiveness. For clarification, "imply" means to suggest without directly expressing; "coalesce" means to merge or bring things together.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CADENCE.
Wardrobe
Desire
Rhythm
Capability
Ability
Rhythm
“Cadence” refers to the rhythm of something, such as a dance or a march. For clarification, "desire" means will or passionate wanting of something; "capability" means level of ability.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APHORISM.
A ponderous tome
A distant friendship
A short saying
A finite date
A calculated decision
A short saying
An “aphorism” is a succinct statement or saying. For clarification, "succinct" means short and brief; "ponderous" means slow and heavy; "tome" refers to a large, dense book; "finite" is a limited or fixed number of something.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZEITGEIST
Fair judgment
Words of wisdom
Home-grown
Spirit of the time
Political gridlock
Spirit of the time
“Zeitgeist” is an English word originally drawn from the German language. It means the ideas commonly expressed in a certain place or era, so the best answer choice would have to be spirit of the time.