SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #163 : Identifying Synonyms

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

IDIOSYNCRASY

Possible Answers:

Normalcy 

Quirk 

Wanton 

Capricious

Barrage

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 #164 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEQUEL

Possible Answers:

Feature

Prologue

Follow-up

Accomplishment

Preparation

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 #165 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROWESS

Possible Answers:

Doubtful

Bystander

Victim

Skill

Cuisine

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 #166 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PIQUE

Possible Answers:

Perjury

Catastrophe

Irritation

Indifference

Intelligence

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 #167 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AFFLICTION

Possible Answers:

Aspiration

Applause

Perfection

Disorder

Production

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 #168 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUANDARY

Possible Answers:

Postpone

Dilemma 

Fluctuate 

Inquire 

Dilute 

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 #169 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RENDEZVOUS

Possible Answers:

Fraught 

Assault 

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 #170 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CLIMAX

Possible Answers:

Surface

Disturbance

Hail

Peak

Distance

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 #181 : Synonyms

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

ACCORD

Possible Answers:

Success 

Notoriety

Disagreement 

Disaster 

Agreement 

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 #182 : Synonyms

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

FRANKNESS

Possible Answers:

Candidness

Dishonesty 

Caution

Belligerence

Kindness 

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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