All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Souvenir
Census
Pomp
Objection
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Evil
Opportunity
Penmanship
Hazardous
Poise
Evil
"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."
Example Question #592 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CANON
Perception
Synopsis
Witticism
Subsistence
Law
Law
"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.
Example Question #593 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WILE
Wanderer
Delicacy
Trick
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
A "wile" is a trick or deception.
Example Question #594 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRYST
Government
Meeting
Effort
Skull
Opposition
Meeting
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
Example Question #595 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDITION
Necessity
Rebellion
Hunger
Benefit
Dwelling
Rebellion
A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.
Example Question #596 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABLUTION
Protector
Cleansing
Occupation
Picture
Jewelry
Cleansing
An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.
Example Question #597 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MALNUTRITION
Undernourishment
Diet
Transformation
Idleness
Marketing
Undernourishment
"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."
Example Question #598 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE
Specialty
Whim
Precession
Weariness
Network
Weariness
"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.
Example Question #599 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TORPOR
Knowledge
Battleship
Allegiance
Grace
Sluggishness
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
