SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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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

Possible Answers:

Mercy

Objection

Pomp

Census

Souvenir

Correct answer:

Mercy

Explanation:

"Clemency" means mercy.

Example Question #548 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INIQUITY

Possible Answers:

Hazardous

Evil

Poise

Penmanship

Opportunity

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Subsistence

Law

Synopsis

Perception

Witticism

Correct answer:

Law

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Wanderer

Delicacy

Generosity

Vacation

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Government

Opposition 

Skull

Effort

Meeting

Correct answer:

Meeting

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Dwelling

Rebellion

Benefit

Hunger

Necessity 

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Cleansing 

Protector

Occupation

Picture

Jewelry

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Diet

Idleness

Undernourishment

Transformation

Marketing

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Weariness

Precession

Specialty

Whim

Network

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Battleship

Knowledge

Grace

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

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