All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARMONY
Infamy
Agreement
Model
Cacophony
Discord
Agreement
"Harmony" is to have an agreement. Discord or Cacophony means to have a disagreement, and therefore they are antonyms of Harmony. Infamy means to be known for a bad reason, and Model means a good example. These last two words have no relation to Harmony in this context.
Example Question #168 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENON
Aggravation
Variance
Present
Occurrence
Whim
Occurrence
A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.
Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
Recuperation
Passion
Imposition
Innocence
Savagery
Passion
Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.
Example Question #170 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Dehydration
Empathy
Authenticity
Institution
Trick
A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.
Example Question #545 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCHOLARSHIP
Learning
Ark
Catastrophe
Refrain
Work
Learning
Scholarship means academic study, or learning.
Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUSTIFICATION
Policy
Process
Eviction
Wisdom
Reason
Reason
Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.
Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINY
Brilliance
Crime
Motivation
Discomfort
Examination
Examination
Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.
Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILITY
Obstruction
Establishment
Courage
Platform
Spark
Establishment
Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.
Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARSENAL
Country
Weaponry
Notebook
Chisel
Chemical
Weaponry
An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.
Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CALUMNY
Falsehood
Energy
Chill
Praise
Bravery
Falsehood
A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.
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