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Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONVICTION
punishment
friendship
belief
betrayal
headwear
belief
A "conviction" is a belief that someone has.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITALITY
flexibility
heat
death
liveliness
puncture
liveliness
"Vitality" means the state of being strong and active, or liveliness.
Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
danger
ambiguity
meal
popularity
quarrel
quarrel
An "altercation" is a noisy argument or quarrel.
Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
ALLUSION
victory
impossibility
reference
repetition
secret
reference
An "allusion" is an indirect or passing reference.
Example Question #1161 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CIRCUMLOCUTION.
Making the most of something
Driving a hard bargain
Barking up the wrong tree
Add insult to injury
Beating around the bush
Beating around the bush
The answer choices for this question are unique, in that all five of them are common English idioms. An idiom is a common word or phrase with a well understood cultural meaning, you will have probably heard them used countless times throughout your life. “Circumlocution” means talking around something, expressing an idea indirectly this is most similar in meaning to the idiom “beating around the bush” which means talking around the intended subject.
Example Question #1162 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TURBULENCE.
Happiness
Miscreant
Disorder
Good fortune
Blandish
Disorder
“Turbulence” refers to disorder and unrest. For clarification, "blandish" means to get someone to do what you want using flattery; a "miscreant" is a troublemaker.
Example Question #1163 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LASSITUDE.
Energy
Lethargy
Global
Mediocrity
Wonderment
Lethargy
“Lassitude” describes a state of weariness and apathy and is therefore most similar in meaning to “lethargy,” which means to feel tired and lacking in energy. For clarification, "mediocrity" refers to a condition of being average in a negative way.
Example Question #1164 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXCURSION.
Creation
Festival
Accomplice
Eulogy
Outing
Outing
An “excursion” is an outing, or a journey. For clarification an accomplice is someone who assists or collaborates; a eulogy is a speech given at a funeral.
Example Question #1165 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INVECTIVE.
Benevolent
Analysis
Diatribe
Parsimonious
Obfuscate
Diatribe
An “invective” is a bitter and angry criticism. Synonyms for “invective” include tirade and diatribe. For clarification, obfuscate means to make something confusing or obscure; benevolent means good-natured; parsimonious means frugal and not generous with money.
Example Question #1166 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Darkness
Suspicion
Lightheartedness
Degradation
Misery
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
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