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Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Lightheartedness
Misery
Suspicion
Darkness
Degradation
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BREVITY.
Discordant
Eternal
Mellifluous
Pithiness
Volatile
Pithiness
“Brevity” means briefness or the quality of being terse. This is most similar in meaning to pithiness, which means brief and to the point. For clarification, discordant means lacking harmony; mellifluous means smooth sounding; volatile means unstable; eternal means everlasting.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETINUE
fundamentals
entourage
income
jewelry
practice
entourage
A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.
Example Question #1173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DIN
racket
food
turbulence
precipice
float
racket
A "din" is loud noises or a racket.
Example Question #1174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPULSE
compulsion
rapidity
proclamation
bargain
apprehension
compulsion
An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.
Example Question #1175 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
authority
artistry
sponsorship
multitude
combat
sponsorship
"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.
Example Question #1176 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms
Ruse
Model
Trick
Anxiety
Hedonist
Agreement
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.
Example Question #1177 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms
Penchant
Mandatory
Sluggish
Hostile
Tendency
Noxious
Tendency
"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.
Example Question #1178 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEDICTION
gratitude
blessing
falsehood
obstacle
festivity
blessing
"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.
Example Question #1179 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SANCTITY
righteousness
cognate
plurality
reversal
artistry
righteousness
"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.
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