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 #523 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Crater

Sieve

Pattern

Mirror

Margin

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

Example Question #566 : Synonyms

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Inclination

Adventure

Sphere

Income

Format

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #524 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Intermission

Veil

System

Messenger

Meddling

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

An interference is the action or cause of interfering, or meddling.

Example Question #525 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Uprising

Game

Implement

Conjecture

Scandal

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Speculation is the forming of a theory or conjecture without solid evidence.

Example Question #526 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Speech

Contest

Election

Tapestry

Spiral

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #527 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Discontinuation

Companionship

Identity

Apology

Representation

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

Withdrawal means the action of stopping to participate in something, or a discontinuation.

Example Question #528 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PREMISE

Possible Answers:

Assumption

Motivation

Container

Reward

Fabric

Correct answer:

Assumption

Explanation:

premise is an assertion or assumption that forms the basis for a work.

Example Question #529 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HURDLE

Possible Answers:

Market

Stable

Racetrack

Impediment

Bodice

Correct answer:

Impediment

Explanation:

hurdle is a barrier to jump over, or an impediment.

Example Question #531 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BENT

Possible Answers:

Device

Capital

Decision

Tube

Inclination

Correct answer:

Inclination

Explanation:

Bent is a natural talent or inclination.

Example Question #532 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COMPOSITION

Possible Answers:

Fulcrum

Formality

Constitution

Music

Manifesto

Correct answer:

Constitution

Explanation:

The composition of something is its makeup or constitution.

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