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 #261 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABERRATION

Possible Answers:

Deluge

Bourgeoisie

Deviation

Fortitude

Metamorphosis

Correct answer:

Deviation

Explanation:

"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.

Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

AMITY

Possible Answers:

Consumerism

Conflict

Politics

Deceit

Friendship

Correct answer:

Friendship

Explanation:

"Amity" means a friendly relationship, or friendship.

Example Question #263 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

IMBROGLIO

Possible Answers:

Headdress

Disagreement

Pregnancy

Reverence

Name

Correct answer:

Disagreement

Explanation:

An "imbroglio" is a misunderstanding or disagreement between people or nations. It also means a complicated or difficult situation.

Example Question #264 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

IDEAL

Possible Answers:

Precision

Agreement

Factory

Model

Vase

Correct answer:

Model

Explanation:

An ideal is a standard of perfection, or a model.

Example Question #265 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

PROVENANCE

Possible Answers:

Monopoly

Origin

Manipulation

Efficiency

Discouragement

Correct answer:

Origin

Explanation:

"Provenance" means place of origin, so "origin" is the correct answer. The latin root provenire means to come forth. None of the other words are close in meaning to "provenance": "discouragement" means dejection or impediment; "manipulation" means control; "efficiency" means competence; and "monopoly" means the exclusive economic control of a certain product.

Example Question #266 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

GRACE

Possible Answers:

Agility

Gaze

Light

Sluggish

Ethereal

Correct answer:

Agility

Explanation:

One of the meanings of "grace" is elegance in movement. So, the best answer choice is "agility," which means the power of moving quickly and easily. "Sluggish" means slow, and the word "gaze" is unrelated because it means either to stare or look, or a stare or lookThe remaining choices, "ethereal" and "light," both can mean light in weight. While lightness can be a characteristic of "grace," "grace" requires some sort of movement when used in this way. Plus, "grace" is a noun whereas "light" is an adjective.

Example Question #641 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LARGESSE

Possible Answers:

Happiness

Sadness

Stinginess 

Generosity 

Fear

Correct answer:

Generosity 

Explanation:

“Largesse” refers to the generous giving of gifts or money, so the correct answer is generosity. For clarification, stinginess is an antonym of generosity.

Example Question #642 : Synonyms

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

SAGACITY

Possible Answers:

Perpetuity

Wisdom

Premonition

Oblivion

Foolishness

Correct answer:

Wisdom

Explanation:

"Sagacity" means wisdom. "Foolishness" is an antonym of "sagacity"; it means stupidity or silliness. None of the other words have the same meaning as "sagacity." "Premonition" means a feeling about what will happen in the future, usually something bad. "Persistence" means the refusal to quit at a difficult task or the existence of something over time. "Oblivion" means unconsciousness.

Example Question #643 : Synonyms

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

HALLUCINATION

Possible Answers:

Vision

Olfaction

Palate

Hunch

Feeling

Correct answer:

Vision

Explanation:

The word "vision" can be used to describe a "hallucination;" these words are synonyms describing seeing imagined objects in one's mind. The other words primarily describe human senses.

Example Question #644 : Synonyms

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

IMAGE

Possible Answers:

Syllable

Waveform

System

Pixel

Symbol

Correct answer:

Symbol

Explanation:

In this problem, the words "image" and "symbol" are closest in meaning. Although options like "waveform" or "pixel" may seem somewhat related, the meanings of "image" and "symbol" are more closely tied, they both refer to something used to stand in for or represent.

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