SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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Example Questions

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEDICTION

Possible Answers:

falsehood

obstacle

festivity

blessing

gratitude

Correct answer:

blessing

Explanation:

"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SANCTITY

Possible Answers:

righteousness

reversal

plurality

cognate

artistry

Correct answer:

righteousness

Explanation:

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

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

camaraderie

layout

growth

pardon

courage

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

Example Question #1181 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

dejection

creativity

annoyance

severity

culture

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1182 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

slavery

convention

complexity

revolution

liberation

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #1183 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

pleasantry

danger

belligerance

bitterness

system

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

fame

training

texture

sheen

politics

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

occupant

argument

doubt

loophole

restriction

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

corporation

indifference

authoritarianism

disobediance 

relaxation

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

politician

agreement

summit

detail

shiver

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

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