SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #1081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDICT
Metropolis
Decree
Idiosyncrasy
Salve
Arsenal
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 #1082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAVAIL
Shoe
Zeal
Ordeal
Milliner
Pandemonium
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 #1083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDNANCE
Harangue
Weaponry
Cheer
Law
Skullduggery
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 #1084 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CATAMOUNT
Expiation
Wildcat
Pirate
Threat
Progeny
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 #1085 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REJOINDER
Retort
Tempest
Sanction
Vacation
Mongrel
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 #1085 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Ceremonial garment
Medieval stronghold
Small dwelling
Drinking vessel
Qualitative analysis
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 #1086 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Coracle
Sewage
Fecundity
Citadel
Arson
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 #152 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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CHANSON
Eructation
Unguent
Larceny
Girdle
Song
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 #153 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUFFAW
Fountain
Laugh
Coracle
Sprig
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 #154 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Equilibrium
Zest
Firmament
Howl
Surprise
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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