SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #333 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

ANIMOSITY. 

Possible Answers:

Ill will

Eager to please 

Fairly matched

Misunderstanding

Good feeling

Correct answer:

Ill will

Explanation:

“Animosity” describes a feeling of hostility, anger or resentment. So of the possible answer choices “ill will” best matches the meaning of the word.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONFRONTATION

Possible Answers:

success

conflict

extinction

happiness

trifold

Correct answer:

conflict

Explanation:

"Confrontation" means an argumentative meeting, or conflict.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

THRESHOLD

Possible Answers:

candor

discomfort

grip

minimum

turbulence

Correct answer:

minimum

Explanation:

"Threshold" means the minimum intensity that must be exceeding for something to happen.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

STINT

Possible Answers:

rattle

channel

nose

turn

forgiveness

Correct answer:

turn

Explanation:

A "stint" is a person's period or turn of work, usually an alotted period of time.

Example Question #341 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BROKER

Possible Answers:

spiral

rate

negotiate

hinder

distribute

Correct answer:

negotiate

Explanation:

"Broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CREDIBILITY

Possible Answers:

plausability

risk

minimum

flexibility

parlance

Correct answer:

plausability

Explanation:

"Credibility" means the quality of being trusted or thought plausible, or plausibility.

Example Question #343 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FANFARE

Possible Answers:

initiative

air conditioning

luminescence

fuss

mercy

Correct answer:

fuss

Explanation:

"Fanfare" is elaborate ceremony, attention, or fuss.

Example Question #344 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

VACANCY

Possible Answers:

display

opening

outlet

crime

trouble

Correct answer:

opening

Explanation:

A "vacancy" is an unoccupied spot or an opening.

Example Question #345 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BREACH

Possible Answers:

violation

enthusiasm

innovation

revolution

species

Correct answer:

violation

Explanation:

A "breach" is a violation of something.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

VIM. 

Possible Answers:

Volition

Lethargy 

Vigor 

Remorse 

Anger 

Correct answer:

Vigor 

Explanation:

“Vim” describes someone with great energy or vigor. For clarification, "lethargy" means exhaustion; "remorse" means regret; "volition" means the ability or act of choosing.

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