SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Harmony

Meaning

Scarcity

Abbreviation

Compliment

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Without

Thorough

Benign

Friendly

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Amazement

Combination

Collection

Argument

Agreement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Shyness

Merger

Unpreparedness

Readiness

Intelligence

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #583 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Acceptance

Development

Bond

Malady

Rhyme

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #625 : Synonyms

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Vegetation

Prescription

Reality

Growth

Courage

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #1384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Party

Legality 

Abhorrence 

Occupation

Innocence

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #626 : Synonyms

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Solace

Label

Barrier

Laundry

Confusion

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #631 : Synonyms

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Resonance

Disgust

Inaction

Film

Panorama

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #584 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Agenda

Philosophy

Verification

Dream

Divider

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

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