SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Scarcity

Abbreviation

Meaning

Compliment

Harmony

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Benign

Thorough

Friendly

Without

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Argument

Amazement

Collection

Agreement

Combination

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Shyness

Merger

Readiness

Unpreparedness

Intelligence

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Development

Bond

Malady

Acceptance

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 #254 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Prescription

Growth

Reality

Vegetation

Courage

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Legality 

Party

Innocence

Abhorrence 

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

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

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Solace

Barrier

Confusion

Label

Laundry

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Disgust

Inaction

Panorama

Film

Resonance

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Verification

Agenda

Divider

Philosophy

Dream

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

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

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