All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #611 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Podium
Writing
Descendant
Profile
Speck
Speck
"Iota" means a very small quantity. The best answer choice is "speck."
Example Question #612 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARBINGER
Embarrassment
Entrance
Omen
Period
Support
Omen
A "harbinger" is an omen or anything that indicates a future event.
Example Question #613 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUBRIS
Evidence
Pride
Draft
Swirl
Apology
Pride
"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.
Example Question #614 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPITATE
Possible
Flooded
Awake
Rushed
Extreme
Rushed
The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.
Example Question #615 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEXUS
Damage
Approbation
Connection
Flirt
Tirade
Connection
A "nexus" is a connection.
Example Question #616 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PREROGATIVE
Truth
Celebration
Right
Banter
Wreckage
Right
A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.
Example Question #617 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PITTANCE
Fear
Expression
Trifle
Charm
Wound
Trifle
A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.
Example Question #618 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIATRIBE
Community
Energy
Rant
Smile
Sophistication
Rant
A "diatribe" is an angry rant.
Example Question #619 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APLOMB
Mistake
Pool
Generality
Accusation
Self-confidence
Self-confidence
"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.
Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AUGURY
Jail
Season
Growl
Omen
Bowl
Omen
An "augury" is an omen or sign.
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