SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #389 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

corporation

disobediance 

authoritarianism

indifference

relaxation

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #1186 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

shiver

summit

politician

detail

agreement

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

Example Question #1187 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ACQUIESCENCE

Possible Answers:

compound

consent

proprietor

reflection

habit

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

"Acquiescence" means reluctant acceptance of something.

Example Question #1188 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

right

upbringing

sanction

language

worthiness

Correct answer:

right

Explanation:

"Prerogative" refers to a right or privilege of an individual or group.

Example Question #1189 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPUDENCE

Possible Answers:

bounty

audacity

lavishness

vulgarity

temperance

Correct answer:

audacity

Explanation:

"Impudence" means impertinence or audacity.

Example Question #1191 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSURRECTION

Possible Answers:

revolt

impatience

doorway

chaos

catipult

Correct answer:

revolt

Explanation:

"Insurrection" means a violent uprising or revolt.

Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

Hiatus

Possible Answers:

Diatribe

Notoriety

Dearth

Harmony

Break

Correct answer:

Break

Explanation:

"Hiatus" means break; Harmony means agreement; Dearth means lack of; Diatribe is a verbal attack; and Notoriety means known for a bad reason.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

Plethora

Possible Answers:

Ruse

Permanence

Abundance

Conflict

Dearth

Correct answer:

Abundance

Explanation:

"Plethora" means an abundance of or a lot of; Dearth is a lack of; Ruse is a trick; Conflict means disagreement or problem; and Permanence means lasting forever.

Example Question #433 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PROXY

Possible Answers:

representative

beneficiary

opposite

louse

juror

Correct answer:

representative

Explanation:

A "proxy" is a substitute or representative.

Example Question #433 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ODYSSEY

Possible Answers:

portal

trivia

science

journey

retelling

Correct answer:

journey

Explanation:

An "odyssey" is a journey or voyage.

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