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 #211 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

AFFRONT

Possible Answers:

Chant

Sanity

Insult

Arrangement

Rigor

Correct answer:

Insult

Explanation:

An "affront" is an insult. The origin of this word is the Latin phrase "ad frontem," which means "at the forehead."

Example Question #212 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PAUCITY

Possible Answers:

Scarcity 

Annotation

Decibel

Espionage

Alacrity

Correct answer:

Scarcity 

Explanation:

"Paucity" means scarcity or small quantity.  

Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

AUDACITY

Possible Answers:

Substitution

Background

Refund

Insult

Boldness

Correct answer:

Boldness

Explanation:

"Audacity" means boldness or daring, especially without shame or thought of personal safety.

Example Question #214 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ONUS

Possible Answers:

Burden

Advancement

Hope

Manifesto

Trickery

Correct answer:

Burden

Explanation:

An "onus" is a burden or responsibility.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CANDOR

Possible Answers:

Gestation

Recollection

Intensity

Disintegration

Honesty

Correct answer:

Honesty

Explanation:

"Candor" means the quality of being open and honest.

Example Question #216 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

RECONNAISSANCE

Possible Answers:

Future

Vendor

Symmetry

Morality

Espionage

Correct answer:

Espionage

Explanation:

"Reconnaissance" and "espionage" both mean the act of spying.

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CLEMENCY

Possible Answers:

Mercy

Census

Objection

Souvenir

Pomp

Correct answer:

Mercy

Explanation:

"Clemency" means mercy.

Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INIQUITY

Possible Answers:

Hazardous

Poise

Opportunity

Penmanship

Evil

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."

Example Question #551 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CANON

Possible Answers:

Subsistence

Witticism

Perception

Synopsis

Law

Correct answer:

Law

Explanation:

"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

WILE

Possible Answers:

Generosity

Trick

Vacation

Wanderer

Delicacy

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "wile" is a trick or deception.

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