SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #516 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Intimacy

Limitation

Official

Justice

Member

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #517 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Potential

Description

Ease

Mood

Urgency

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Tonality

Jaundice

Muscle

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Purpose

Transition

Bend

Penalty

Doorway

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Mirror

Pattern

Sieve

Margin

Crater

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Format

Income

Adventure

Sphere

Inclination

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

System

Veil

Intermission

Meddling

Messenger

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

An interference is the action or cause of interfering, or meddling.

Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Uprising

Game

Conjecture

Scandal

Implement

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Speculation is the forming of a theory or conjecture without solid evidence.

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Speech

Spiral

Election

Tapestry

Contest

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Identity

Apology

Discontinuation

Representation

Companionship

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

Withdrawal means the action of stopping to participate in something, or a discontinuation.

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