SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CADENCE

Possible Answers:

chorus

reaction

moderation

chain

lilt

Correct answer:

lilt

Explanation:

"Cadence" is inflection in one's voice, or intonation or lilt.

Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AUTONOMY

Possible Answers:

radical

persimmon

independence

vehicle

defense

Correct answer:

independence

Explanation:

"Autonomy" means freedom from external control, or independence.

Example Question #413 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REIGN (noun)

Possible Answers:

wit

incumbency

carriage

precipitation

vindication

Correct answer:

incumbency

Explanation:

"Reign" (as a noun) refers to the period of time someone holds an office, or their incumbency.

Example Question #414 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

lottery

tinder

secretion

finery

accolade

Correct answer:

accolade

Explanation:

A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.

Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSUMPTION

Possible Answers:

coincedence

protocol

marvel

expending

meal

Correct answer:

expending

Explanation:

"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.

Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADDENDUM

Possible Answers:

tedium

postscript

sale

violence

confusion

Correct answer:

postscript

Explanation:

An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.

Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONISM

Possible Answers:

fracture

dearth

miniature

ideology

hostility

Correct answer:

hostility

Explanation:

"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.

Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SECESSION

Possible Answers:

Lullaby

Parcel

Attention

Arrest

Withdrawal

Correct answer:

Withdrawal

Explanation:

"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."

Example Question #412 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AVOCATION

Possible Answers:

Discipline

Dread

Hobby

Fashion

Validation

Correct answer:

Hobby

Explanation:

An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."

Example Question #420 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

CHICANERY

Possible Answers:

Combination

Etiquette 

Trickery

Yawn

Empowerment

Correct answer:

Trickery

Explanation:

"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.

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