SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #551 : Synonyms

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

DISCREPANCY

Possible Answers:

Difference

Glitch

Chasm

Cable

Corruption

Correct answer:

Difference

Explanation:

discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or difference between two things.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms

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

DEARTH

Possible Answers:

Darkness

Absence

Warmth

Dirt

Death

Correct answer:

Absence

Explanation:

A "dearth" is a lack of something or an absence of something.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Financial

Elegant

Questionable

Current

Intentional

Correct answer:

Intentional

Explanation:

Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.

Example Question #554 : Synonyms

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

HERITAGE

Possible Answers:

Salon

Dwelling

Error

Tradition

Reminder

Correct answer:

Tradition

Explanation:

Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.

Example Question #555 : Synonyms

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Concord 

Disagreement 

Relationship 

Connection 

Harmony 

Correct answer:

Disagreement 

Explanation:

A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”

Example Question #556 : Synonyms

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Criticism 

Reservation 

Condemnation

Tribute 

Accusation 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #557 : Synonyms

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Flight

Milk

Panorama

Enterprise

Vandalism

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #558 : Synonyms

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Mallet

Slang

Corruption

Fear

Basement

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Opponent

Disease

Extremity

Character

Creation

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #560 : Synonyms

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Skill

Merriment

Friend

Contempt

Flame

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

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