SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #211 : Synonyms

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

ARTIFACT

Possible Answers:

Inspiration

Pastime

Relic

Stain

Neutrality

Correct answer:

Relic

Explanation:

An "artifact" is a manmade item of cultural or historical significance, or a "relic."

Example Question #212 : Synonyms

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

CAVITY

Possible Answers:

Mountain

Excursion

Cacophony

Hole

Domicile

Correct answer:

Hole

Explanation:

"Cavity" means a hole; a Mountain is a large natural structure that is above sea level; Domicile is a home or residence; an Excursion is a trip or outing; and Cacophony means discordant sounds.

Example Question #213 : Synonyms

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

CITADEL

Possible Answers:

Legacy

Fortress

Apex

Composition

Genius

Correct answer:

Fortress

Explanation:

A "citadel" is a fortress that commands a city.

Example Question #214 : Synonyms

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

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Argument

Future

Pattern

Implement

Channel

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.

Example Question #215 : Synonyms

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

INFERNO

Possible Answers:

Desert

Disaster

Ash 

Temperature

Conflagration 

Correct answer:

Conflagration 

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Cleanliness

Bruise

Fear

Misery

Disorder

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.

Example Question #216 : Synonyms

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

DOMICILE

Possible Answers:

Bully

Prophecy

Tame

Evil

Mansion

Correct answer:

Mansion

Explanation:

A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.

Example Question #217 : Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Unwell 

Broke 

Bruise

Healthy 

Accident 

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.

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 #171 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LUCRE

Possible Answers:

Loot

Greed

Notoriety

Power

Fame

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.

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