SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #498 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HARMONY

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Model

Cacophony

Infamy

Discord

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

"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 #499 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PHENOMENON

Possible Answers:

Occurrence

Present

Aggravation

Whim

Variance 

Correct answer:

Occurrence

Explanation:

A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.  

Example Question #501 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEAL

Possible Answers:

Savagery 

Innocence

Recuperation 

Passion

Imposition

Correct answer:

Passion

Explanation:

Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.  

Example Question #502 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Authenticity

Trick

Empathy

Institution

Dehydration

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.  

Example Question #503 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCHOLARSHIP

Possible Answers:

Work

Catastrophe

Learning

Ark

Refrain

Correct answer:

Learning

Explanation:

Scholarship means academic study, or learning.

Example Question #504 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

JUSTIFICATION

Possible Answers:

Reason

Wisdom

Process

Eviction

Policy

Correct answer:

Reason

Explanation:

Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.

Example Question #505 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCRUTINY

Possible Answers:

Motivation

Examination

Crime

Brilliance

Discomfort

Correct answer:

Examination

Explanation:

Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.

Example Question #506 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FACILITY

Possible Answers:

Establishment

Platform

Obstruction

Courage

Spark

Correct answer:

Establishment

Explanation:

Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.

Example Question #507 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ARSENAL

Possible Answers:

Notebook

Chemical

Country

Weaponry

Chisel

Correct answer:

Weaponry

Explanation:

An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.

Example Question #508 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CALUMNY

Possible Answers:

Praise

Bravery

Chill

Energy

Falsehood

Correct answer:

Falsehood

Explanation:

A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.

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