SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #178 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BUREAU 

Possible Answers:

Table

Tact

Calligraphy

Tape

Agency

Correct answer:

Agency

Explanation:

bureau is an office or agency.

Example Question #221 : Synonyms

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

LUCRE

Possible Answers:

Notoriety

Power

Loot

Fame

Greed

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Town

Ruler

Land

City

Fortress

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Rhythm 

Messenger 

Patience 

Treasury

Marriage

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #223 : Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Reptile

Bruise

Standard

Suspension

Instrument

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

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

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Dialogue

Illustration

Resolution

Vermin

Wave

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms

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

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Accomplishment

Vogue

Sorrow

Grandeur

Crack

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

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

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Pessimism

Audacity

Apparel

Speech

Fire

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #226 : Synonyms

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

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Allegory

Shed

Occupation

Performance

Campaign

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.

Example Question #225 : Synonyms

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

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Antonym

Nourishment

Goblin

Stage

Village

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

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