SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Scarcity

Compliment

Meaning

Abbreviation

Harmony

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Aggressive

Without

Benign

Thorough

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #583 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Combination

Amazement

Collection

Agreement

Argument

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #584 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Merger

Intelligence

Unpreparedness

Readiness

Shyness

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #585 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Rhyme

Acceptance

Malady

Bond

Development

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #586 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Courage

Prescription

Reality

Growth

Vegetation

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Legality 

Party

Innocence

Abhorrence 

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Solace

Barrier

Label

Laundry

Confusion

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #588 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Film

Inaction

Disgust

Resonance

Panorama

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #589 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Dream

Philosophy

Divider

Verification

Agenda

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

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