SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms

Ruse

Possible Answers:

Model

Agreement

Trick

Anxiety

Hedonist

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 #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEDICTION

Possible Answers:

festivity

obstacle

falsehood

gratitude

blessing

Correct answer:

blessing

Explanation:

"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SANCTITY

Possible Answers:

artistry

reversal

righteousness

cognate

plurality

Correct answer:

righteousness

Explanation:

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

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

layout

courage

camaraderie

pardon

growth

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

Example Question #382 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

dejection

annoyance

creativity

culture

severity

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

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

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

liberation

slavery

revolution

complexity

convention

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

belligerance

pleasantry

bitterness

danger

system

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #427 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

fame

sheen

training

texture

politics

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #428 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

occupant

argument

loophole

doubt

restriction

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

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

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