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Example Questions
Example Question #461 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Integrate
Consecration
Propensity
Ramp
Fanciful
Propensity
An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADAGE
Saying
Peninsula
Jurisdiction
Mission
Scorn
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Disaster
Evolution
Festival
Conspiracy
Crash
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Indifference
Grace
Legality
Intelligence
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Mammal
Art
Extinction
Politics
Trick
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #462 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Conflict
Desert
Weapon
Contentment
Construction
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #1264 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Offense
Courage
Trickery
Effort
Candor
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #1265 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Bewilderment
Tantrum
Intelligence
Sustinence
Distress
"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."
Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Intelligence
Tendency
Emptiness
Talent
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
Example Question #1266 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIRK
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Wrinkle
Particle
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
