All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EQUANIMITY
Entrance
Escape
Whimper
Calmness
Disinfectant
Calmness
"Equanimity" means calmness or emotional composure. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "equanimity": "whimper" means whine; "entrance" means the way by which one enters a place; "disinfectant" means a substance that kills germs; and "escape" means getaway.
Example Question #427 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PANACHE
Termination
Planet
Capsule
Exam
Style
Style
"Panache" means style, swagger, or a flamboyant manner, so "style" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "panache": "exam" means test; "termination" means end; "planet" means a celestial body that orbits a star; and "capsule" means container.
Example Question #431 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABERRATION
Structure
Antidote
Newspaper
Lock
Deviation
Deviation
An "aberration" is a deviation from the norm, so "deviation" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "aberration": "antidote" means a cure for a poison; "structure" means something that is built; "lock" means a device for securing something; and "newspaper" means a publication containing news.
Example Question #432 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERDITION
Doom
Enemy
Exclamation
Reprisal
Storage
Doom
"Perdition" means hell, damnation, utter destruction, or doom, so "doom" is the correct answer. The root word perdere means to lose. None of the other words are close in meaning to "perdition": "reprisal" means retaliation; "exclamation" means shout; "enemy" means opponent; and "storage" means space reserved for housing items.
Example Question #433 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACME
Denial
Power
Expense
Apex
Matrimony
Apex
"Acme" and "apex" both mean the highest point, so "apex" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "acme": "denial" means disavowal; "expense" means cost; "matrimony" means marriage; and "power" means control.
Example Question #434 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERTIGO
March
Bouquet
Dizziness
Permutation
Bullet
Dizziness
"Vertigo" is defined as a sensation of dizziness or of being in tilting or spinning surroundings, so "dizziness" is the correct answer. The root word vert means to turn. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "vertigo": "bullet" means a small metal projectile; "march" means the act of walking in a stately manner; "bouquet" means a group of flowers; and "permutation" means transformation.
Example Question #435 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CALAMITY
Embrace
Apology
Instrument
Disaster
Generosity
Disaster
A "calamity" is a disaster, so "disaster" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "calamity": "embrace" means hug; "instrument" means tool; "apology" means the act of expressing regret; and "generosity" means liberality in giving.
Example Question #436 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASPERSION
Notion
Insect
Slander
Overview
Transversal
Slander
"Aspersion" means slander or a malicious remark, so "slander" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "aspersion": "overview" means summary; "transversal" means a line intersecting two or more lines; "notion" means idea; and "insect" means bug.
Example Question #437 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRANSGRESSION
Secretary
Retribution
Intellect
Stigma
Offense
Offense
"Transgression" means an offense or an act that goes against a rule or code of conduct, so "offense" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "transgression": "stigma" means a mark of disgrace; "retribution" means repayment; "secretary" means administrative assistant; and "intellect" means intelligence.
Example Question #438 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCLAIM
Emblem
Stamina
Abnormailty
Feud
Praise
Praise
"Acclaim" means praise, so "praise" is the correct answer. "Emblem" means symbol. "Abnormality" means flaw or something that differs from a norm. "Stamina" means the ability to endure some type of effort. "Feud" means a prolonged conflict or hostility between two or more parties.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
