All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #213 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Objection
Pomp
Census
Souvenir
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Hazardous
Evil
Poise
Penmanship
Opportunity
Evil
"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."
Example Question #551 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Subsistence
Law
Synopsis
Perception
Witticism
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Delicacy
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #552 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Government
Opposition
Skull
Effort
Meeting
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #553 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Dwelling
Rebellion
Benefit
Hunger
Necessity
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #554 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Cleansing
Protector
Occupation
Picture
Jewelry
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #555 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Diet
Idleness
Undernourishment
Transformation
Marketing
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #556 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Weariness
Precession
Specialty
Whim
Network
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
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