All SSAT Middle Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #88 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLEMENT
Insipid
Excess
Mercurial
Innate
Addition
Addition
A "supplement" is an addition or something that is added to something else, so "addition" is the correct answer. For clarification, "excess" is the part of a quantity that exceeds the necessary amount, "innate" means natural or untaught, "insipid" means dull, and "mercurial" means unpredictable.
Example Question #89 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EVASION
Avoidance
Argument
Epilogue
Extinction
Perfection
Avoidance
"Evasion" means avoidance or the act of evading something, so "avoidance" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "evasion": an "epilogue" is a section at the end of the book that contains its conclusion; "extinction" means destruction that leaves the object or creature in question no longer in existence; "perfection" means the condition or state that is without flaws or errors; and an "argument" is a disagreement or a fight.
Example Question #90 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFIANCE
Contest
Resistance
Cooperation
Correction
Escape
Resistance
"Defiance" means resistance or unwillingness to accept or conform, so "resistance" is the correct answer. "Cooperation" is an antonym of "defiance"; it means the act of working together with others for a common goal or purpose. None of the other answer choices have meanings related to "defiance": "escape" is the act of breaking free from something, someone, or somewhere; "correction" is the act of fixing something and making it right; and a "contest" is an event where people compete in some activity.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CHARACTERISTIC
Quality
Marathon
Transportation
Memorial
Plague
Quality
"Characteristic" means quality or attribute, so "quality" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "characteristic": "transportation" is the act of moving a person or an item to another place; "memorial" is a monument or a structure that is created in remembrance of some person of event; "marathon" is a foot race that extends for 26.2 miles; and a "plague" is a widespread and contagious disease.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMEMBRANCE
Postponement
Memory
Disaster
Plight
Habit
Memory
"Remembrance" means a memory, the act of remembering, or commemoration, so "memory" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "remembrance": "plight" means a bad or unfortunate situation; "habit" means a routine of doing the same things repeatedly; "postponement" is the act of delaying or putting off something; and a "disaster" is an event that causes great damage and destruction.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEBUT
Genius
Continent
Monument
Premiere
Voyage
Premiere
"Debut" means "premiere" or a first public performance of something. A "mounument" is a structure that serves as a memorial. A "continent" is a large body of land. "Voyage" means a long trip made by boat or ship. "Genius" means a very intelligent person.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARODY
Itinerant
Exquisite
Satire
Rebuke
Eternal
Satire
When used as a noun, "parody" means a performance designed to mock and imitate another form of art and as such is most similar to “satire,” which means a work that uses humor ironically to point out and criticize flaws in people or society. For clarification, "rebuke" means to scold or to punish, "exquisite" means perfect or superb, "eternal" means lasting forever, and itinerant means wandering or travelling.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Fey
Dread
Jest
Trick
Opulent
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick or a deception, so "trick" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fey" means supernatural or mystical, "opulent" means expensive or lavish, a "jest" is a joke, and something you "dread" is something you fear.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RIFT
Fuse
Zealous
Break
Immaculate
Genre
Break
A "rift" is a break or a schism, so "break" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fuse" means come together or bring together, "immaculate" means spotless or perfect, "zealous" means passionate, and "genre" refers to a category of artistic works. For example, horror is a genre of movies.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Humor
Illness
Personality
Deceit
Recreation
Personality
"Disposition" means personality, so "personality" is the correct answer. For clarification, "recreation" means leisure or pastime, "implacable" means merciless or relentless, "humor" refers to comedy, "deceit" means trick, hoax, or lie, and "illness" means disease.
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