SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IDIOSYNCRASY

Possible Answers:

Barrage

Capricious

Normalcy 

Wanton 

Quirk 

Correct answer:

Quirk 

Explanation:

An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or a unique or unusual characteristic, so "quirk" is the correct answer. For clarification, "wanton" means random and reckless, "capricious" means impulsive or unpredictable, "normalcy" means order or regularity, and "barrage" means onslaught or extended attack.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SEQUEL

Possible Answers:

Preparation

Follow-up

Prologue

Feature

Accomplishment

Correct answer:

Follow-up

Explanation:

A "sequel" is a published work that comes after an original or previous work, so "follow-up," which can mean a work which continues a previous one, is the correct answer. A "prologue" is an introduction in a published work distinctly separate from the main work. "Feature" means characteristic or attribute. "Accomplishment" means achievement.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PROWESS

Possible Answers:

Skill

Victim

Cuisine

Bystander

Doubtful

Correct answer:

Skill

Explanation:

"Prowess" means skill or expertise in a field, so "skill" is the correct answer. "Doubtful" means uncertain. "Cuisine" means food or a style of cooking. A "bystander" is a witness or a person who is present during or observes an event. A "victim" is an injured person or party.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PIQUE

Possible Answers:

Intelligence

Indifference

Catastrophe

Irritation

Perjury

Correct answer:

Irritation

Explanation:

"Pique" means annoyance or irritation at being slighted, so "irritation" is the correct answer. "Catastrophe" means disaster or tragedy. "Indifference" means lack of concern or interest. "Perjury" means the crime of lying under oath. "Intelligence" means intellectual capacity.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFLICTION

Possible Answers:

Applause

Aspiration

Disorder

Production

Perfection

Correct answer:

Disorder

Explanation:

An "affliction" is a disease or a disorder, so "affliction" is the correct answer. "Perfection" means the state of being flawless or without any defects. "Applause" means clapping that signifies approval or praise. "Aspiration" is a noun that means hope or dream. "Production" means the process of manufacturing or creating something.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

QUANDARY

Possible Answers:

Inquire 

Postpone

Dilemma 

Dilute 

Fluctuate 

Correct answer:

Dilemma 

Explanation:

A "quandary" is a difficult predicament or a dilemma, so "dilemma" is the correct answer. For clarification, "fluctuate" means to move up and down, "dilute" means to make weaker, "inquire" means to ask, and "postpone" means to delay an event

Example Question #187 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

RENDEZVOUS

Possible Answers:

Assault 

Fraught 

Location 

Disagreement 

Meeting 

Correct answer:

Meeting 

Explanation:

A "rendezvous" is a meeting, so "meeting" is the correct answer. For clarification, an "assault" is an attack, "fraught" means overrun, burdened, or full of, "location" means a place, and "disagreement" means argument or dispute.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CLIMAX

Possible Answers:

Distance

Hail

Surface

Peak

Disturbance

Correct answer:

Peak

Explanation:

"Climax" means the highest or most important point, so "peak," which means summit or pinnacle, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "climax" or "peak": a "disturbance" is a disruption or an event that causes disorder; "surface" means the upper or outer layer of something; "hail" is freezing rain; and "distance" is the length between two points.

Example Question #189 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACCORD

Possible Answers:

Agreement 

Notoriety

Disagreement 

Disaster 

Success 

Correct answer:

Agreement 

Explanation:

An "accord" is an agreement signed between two or more parties; the word can also mean harmony. So, "agreement" is the correct answer. "Disagreement" means dispute or argument, so it is an antonym of "accord" and cannot be the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accord": "notoriety" means infamy or ill repute; "success" means triumph; and "disaster" means catastrophe.

Example Question #190 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FRANKNESS

Possible Answers:

Caution

Dishonesty 

Kindness 

Candidness

Belligerence

Correct answer:

Candidness

Explanation:

"Frankness" means bluntness or honesty, so "candidness," a noun that means straightforwardness or honesty, is the correct answer. "Dishonesty" is an antonym of "frankness"; it means deceit or duplicity. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "frankness": "kindness" means affection or care, "caution" means carefulness, and "antagonist" means adversaryrival, or the character who attempts to subvert the protagonist in a story.

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