SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Land

Ruler

City

Town

Fortress

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Patience 

Treasury

Messenger 

Marriage

Rhythm 

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Suspension

Reptile

Standard

Instrument

Bruise

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Illustration

Vermin

Dialogue

Resolution

Wave

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Grandeur

Vogue

Accomplishment

Sorrow

Crack

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Speech

Pessimism

Apparel

Audacity

Fire

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Campaign

Allegory

Performance

Occupation

Shed

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Stage

Nourishment

Antonym

Village

Goblin

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

Example Question #231 : Synonyms

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

MAUSOLEUM

Possible Answers:

Stubbornness

Spice

Counsel

Division

Tomb

Correct answer:

Tomb

Explanation:

A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

DELUGE

Possible Answers:

Flood

Journey

Treasury

Happiness

Addition

Correct answer:

Flood

Explanation:

A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.

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