SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms

Ruse

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Model

Anxiety

Hedonist

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

Synonyms

Penchant

Possible Answers:

Noxious

Tendency

Mandatory

Sluggish

Hostile

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.

Example Question #1172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEDICTION

Possible Answers:

gratitude

obstacle

festivity

falsehood

blessing

Correct answer:

blessing

Explanation:

"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.

Example Question #1173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SANCTITY

Possible Answers:

reversal

plurality

righteousness

cognate

artistry

Correct answer:

righteousness

Explanation:

"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.

Example Question #1174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

courage

layout

growth

camaraderie

pardon

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

Example Question #1181 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

dejection

severity

creativity

culture

annoyance

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

When used as a noun, "pique" means irritation or resentment.

Example Question #1182 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

revolution

convention

complexity

slavery

liberation

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #1183 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

belligerance

system

bitterness

pleasantry

danger

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #1184 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

texture

sheen

politics

training

fame

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #1185 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

loophole

argument

occupant

restriction

doubt

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

A "reservation" is a doubt or scruple about doing something.

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