SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

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 #441 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PARADOX

Possible Answers:

waste

contradiction

endeavor

error

lucidity

Correct answer:

contradiction

Explanation:

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

Example Question #442 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RECONCILIATION

Possible Answers:

settlement

appropriation

convention

undulation

repetition

Correct answer:

settlement

Explanation:

"Reconciliation" is the restoration of friendly relations, the making consistent of two views, or the settlement between parties.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TENOR

Possible Answers:

chorus

quiver

sense

knowledge

tradition

Correct answer:

sense

Explanation:

"Tenor" means the general sense, feeling, or gist of something.

Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

HEGEMONY

Possible Answers:

sorrow

home

delicacy

appeasement

dominance

Correct answer:

dominance

Explanation:

"Hegemony" is leadership or dominance.

Example Question #74 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NORMALCY

Possible Answers:

chaos

routine

truth

judgment

common sense

Correct answer:

routine

Explanation:

"Normalcy" means the state of being normal, usual, or routine.

Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COMPORTMENT

Possible Answers:

cradle

critique

reaction

basket

posture

Correct answer:

posture

Explanation:

Comportment means "behavior, bearing, or posture."

Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INTERIM

Possible Answers:

trustworthy

revolutionary

nefarious

central

provisional

Correct answer:

provisional

Explanation:

"Interim" means temporary or provisional.

Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESONANCE

Possible Answers:

gemstone

reverberation

textile

misfortune

power

Correct answer:

reverberation

Explanation:

"Resonance" means the quality of sound that is deep and reverberating.

Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSTRUCT (noun)

Possible Answers:

skyscraper

research

theory

engineer

heretic

Correct answer:

theory

Explanation:

A "construct" (as a noun) is a theory or idea that incorporates subjective elements.

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