SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Tonality

Jaundice

Muscle

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Transition

Bend

Doorway

Penalty

Purpose

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Margin

Sieve

Mirror

Pattern

Crater

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Format

Income

Adventure

Sphere

Inclination

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Messenger

Intermission

Veil

System

Meddling

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

An interference is the action or cause of interfering, or meddling.

Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Conjecture

Scandal

Implement

Game

Uprising

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Speculation is the forming of a theory or conjecture without solid evidence.

Example Question #569 : Synonyms

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Speech

Spiral

Election

Tapestry

Contest

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #523 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Discontinuation

Companionship

Apology

Representation

Identity

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

Withdrawal means the action of stopping to participate in something, or a discontinuation.

Example Question #524 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PREMISE

Possible Answers:

Container

Assumption

Motivation

Fabric

Reward

Correct answer:

Assumption

Explanation:

premise is an assertion or assumption that forms the basis for a work.

Example Question #525 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HURDLE

Possible Answers:

Racetrack

Bodice

Impediment

Market

Stable

Correct answer:

Impediment

Explanation:

hurdle is a barrier to jump over, or an impediment.

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