SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #284 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDICT
Arsenal
Salve
Idiosyncrasy
Decree
Metropolis
Decree
An "edict" is a "decree" or ordinance. A "metropolis" is a city or urban area. A "salve" is a balm or a healing ointment. An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or zany individual trait. An "arsenal" is a collection of weaponry, an armory.
Example Question #285 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAVAIL
Milliner
Shoe
Pandemonium
Ordeal
Zeal
Ordeal
A "travail" is an ordeal or difficult trial. This is not the same as a "shoe" or a milliner, a maker of hats. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos. "Zeal" is zest or passion.
Example Question #286 : Synonyms: Nouns
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ORDNANCE
Weaponry
Skullduggery
Harangue
Law
Cheer
Weaponry
"Ordnance" is "weaponry" and is a collective noun. Don't confuse this with an "ordinance," or law. "Skullduggery" is another word for treachery. A "harangue" is a rant or tirade. "Cheer" is happiness and joy, and a "cheer" is a celebratory or encouraging shout.
Example Question #287 : Synonyms: Nouns
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CATAMOUNT
Progeny
Wildcat
Expiation
Threat
Pirate
Wildcat
A "catamount" is a "wildcat," particularly a cougar. "Progeny is another word for offspring, and "expiation" is the act of making amends, atoning for sins. A "threat" is a warning of violence or a thing with potential to harm people or property. A "pirate" is a criminal person who attacks ships and marauds on the high seas.
Example Question #288 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REJOINDER
Mongrel
Tempest
Vacation
Sanction
Retort
Retort
A "rejoinder" is a "retort," a witty response. A "tempest" is a storm, and a "mongrel" is a mixed-breed animal. A "sanction" is an official punishment or penalty, often used politically by one country against another; however, in other contexts, it can also mean official approval or authorization for something. A "vacation" could be another word for a respite, a break, or an intermission.
Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Nouns
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FLAGON
Medieval stronghold
Qualitative analysis
Ceremonial garment
Drinking vessel
Small dwelling
Drinking vessel
A "flagon" is a large old-fashioned drinking vessel. A "ceremonial garment" is a robe, and a "qualitative analysis" is an evaluation involving numbers. A small "dwelling" could be an abode or domicile. A "medieval stronghold" is a fortress or fortification.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Citadel
Sewage
Arson
Coracle
Fecundity
Sewage
"Effluent" is another word for "sewage" or wastewater. "Fecundity" means fertility, fruitfulness. A "citadel" is a fortress, fortification, or castle. A "coracle" is a small boat. "Arson" is the act of deliberately setting fire to property or land.
Example Question #1081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHANSON
Girdle
Song
Larceny
Eructation
Unguent
Song
A "chanson" is a "song," usually a specific type of French composition. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "unguent" is an ointment. "Larceny" is theft. A "girdle" is one of a variety of belt-like garments.
Example Question #1082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUFFAW
Laugh
Sprig
Coracle
Fountain
Catamount
Laugh
A "guffaw" is a loud, hearty "laugh." A "coracle" is a small boat, and a "sprig" is a small stem or twig. A "catamount" is a type of wildcat, usually a cougar.
Example Question #1083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Equilibrium
Howl
Surprise
Firmament
Zest
Howl
A "ululation" is a howl or a wail and is often used in traditional ceremonial settings. "Firmament" is another word for the sky, and "equilibrium" is balance. "Zest" is a synonym for "zeal." A "surprise" is something unexpected.
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