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 #221 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TRYST

Possible Answers:

Opposition 

Effort

Meeting

Skull

Government

Correct answer:

Meeting

Explanation:

A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SEDITION

Possible Answers:

Hunger

Benefit

Dwelling

Necessity 

Rebellion

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABLUTION

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Cleansing 

Picture

Jewelry

Protector

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

MALNUTRITION

Possible Answers:

Undernourishment

Diet

Idleness

Transformation

Marketing

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."

Example Question #225 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

LASSITUDE

Possible Answers:

Weariness

Network

Precession

Whim

Specialty

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.

Example Question #226 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TORPOR

Possible Answers:

Allegiance

Knowledge

Battleship

Sluggishness

Grace

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

Example Question #227 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

AVARICE

Possible Answers:

Warning

Morale

Eclipse

Preamble

Greed

Correct answer:

Greed

Explanation:

"Avarice" means greed.

Example Question #228 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PROXY

Possible Answers:

Recognition

Substitute

Quandary

Excess

Humility

Correct answer:

Substitute

Explanation:

A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.

Example Question #229 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

GAMUT

Possible Answers:

Vanity

Specimen

Habit

Twinge

Range

Correct answer:

Range

Explanation:

A "gamut" is an entire range or scale.

Example Question #230 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

EXODUS

Possible Answers:

Flue

Departure

Giant

Spasm

Oath

Correct answer:

Departure

Explanation:

An "exodus" is a departure or emigration.

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