SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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Example Questions

Example Question #1208 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CADENCE

Possible Answers:

lilt

chorus

chain

reaction

moderation

Correct answer:

lilt

Explanation:

"Cadence" is inflection in one's voice, or intonation or lilt.

Example Question #1209 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AUTONOMY

Possible Answers:

independence

vehicle

defense

radical

persimmon

Correct answer:

independence

Explanation:

"Autonomy" means freedom from external control, or independence.

Example Question #1210 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REIGN (noun)

Possible Answers:

vindication

carriage

precipitation

incumbency

wit

Correct answer:

incumbency

Explanation:

"Reign" (as a noun) refers to the period of time someone holds an office, or their incumbency.

Example Question #411 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

secretion

lottery

tinder

finery

accolade

Correct answer:

accolade

Explanation:

A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSUMPTION

Possible Answers:

protocol

expending

meal

marvel

coincedence

Correct answer:

expending

Explanation:

"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADDENDUM

Possible Answers:

tedium

confusion

postscript

violence

sale

Correct answer:

postscript

Explanation:

An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.

Example Question #1214 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONISM

Possible Answers:

ideology

dearth

miniature

hostility

fracture

Correct answer:

hostility

Explanation:

"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.

Example Question #411 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SECESSION

Possible Answers:

Lullaby

Attention

Arrest

Withdrawal

Parcel

Correct answer:

Withdrawal

Explanation:

"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."

Example Question #412 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AVOCATION

Possible Answers:

Validation

Discipline

Dread

Hobby

Fashion

Correct answer:

Hobby

Explanation:

An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."

Example Question #84 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

CHICANERY

Possible Answers:

Etiquette 

Yawn

Trickery

Combination

Empowerment

Correct answer:

Trickery

Explanation:

"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.

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