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

Provocation

Muscle

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Penalty

Transition

Purpose

Bend

Doorway

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #523 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Pattern

Sieve

Crater

Margin

Mirror

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

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

Example Question #562 : Synonyms

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Format

Income

Inclination

Adventure

Sphere

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #524 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Messenger

Meddling

Intermission

System

Veil

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

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

Example Question #525 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Implement

Uprising

Conjecture

Game

Scandal

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

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

Example Question #526 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Speech

Contest

Election

Tapestry

Spiral

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #527 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Apology

Identity

Companionship

Representation

Discontinuation

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

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

Example Question #528 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PREMISE

Possible Answers:

Fabric

Motivation

Reward

Container

Assumption

Correct answer:

Assumption

Explanation:

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

Example Question #529 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HURDLE

Possible Answers:

Racetrack

Bodice

Stable

Impediment

Market

Correct answer:

Impediment

Explanation:

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

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