SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

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Example Questions

Example Question #1190 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPUDENCE

Possible Answers:

temperance

lavishness

audacity

bounty

vulgarity

Correct answer:

audacity

Explanation:

"Impudence" means impertinence or audacity.

Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSURRECTION

Possible Answers:

doorway

impatience

revolt

chaos

catipult

Correct answer:

revolt

Explanation:

"Insurrection" means a violent uprising or revolt.

Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Hiatus

Possible Answers:

Diatribe

Break

Dearth

Harmony

Notoriety

Correct answer:

Break

Explanation:

"Hiatus" means break; Harmony means agreement; Dearth means lack of; Diatribe is a verbal attack; and Notoriety means known for a bad reason.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Plethora

Possible Answers:

Permanence

Dearth

Abundance

Conflict

Ruse

Correct answer:

Abundance

Explanation:

"Plethora" means an abundance of or a lot of; Dearth is a lack of; Ruse is a trick; Conflict means disagreement or problem; and Permanence means lasting forever.

Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PROXY

Possible Answers:

louse

juror

representative

opposite

beneficiary

Correct answer:

representative

Explanation:

A "proxy" is a substitute or representative.

Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ODYSSEY

Possible Answers:

retelling

science

portal

journey

trivia

Correct answer:

journey

Explanation:

An "odyssey" is a journey or voyage.

Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COVENANT

Possible Answers:

covering

cameloid

contract

pleasure

phenomenon

Correct answer:

contract

Explanation:

"Covenant" means a contract or promise.

Example Question #66 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

HAUTEUR

Possible Answers:

arrogance

gibbet

posture

culture

meloncholy

Correct answer:

arrogance

Explanation:

"Hauteur" means a haughty manner, or arrogance.

Example Question #67 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CHARISMA

Possible Answers:

presence

predictability

control

magic

bafflement

Correct answer:

presence

Explanation:

"Charisma" refers to a strong presence or charm.

Example Question #68 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PARADOX

Possible Answers:

endeavor

error

waste

contradiction

lucidity

Correct answer:

contradiction

Explanation:

A "paradox" is a contradiction, or a statement that leads to a senseless conclusion.

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