SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #422 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEDICTION

Possible Answers:

blessing

festivity

obstacle

falsehood

gratitude

Correct answer:

blessing

Explanation:

"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.

Example Question #423 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SANCTITY

Possible Answers:

plurality

cognate

artistry

righteousness

reversal

Correct answer:

righteousness

Explanation:

"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.

Example Question #424 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

growth

camaraderie

pardon

courage

layout

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

Example Question #425 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

severity

dejection

culture

annoyance

creativity

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

When used as a noun, "pique" means irritation or resentment.

Example Question #385 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

liberation

revolution

convention

complexity

slavery

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #386 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

pleasantry

danger

belligerance

system

bitterness

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

sheen

fame

training

politics

texture

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #388 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

doubt

argument

loophole

restriction

occupant

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

A "reservation" is a doubt or scruple about doing something.

Example Question #389 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

corporation

disobediance 

authoritarianism

indifference

relaxation

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

summit

shiver

politician

detail

agreement

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

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