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Example Question #1291 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUALM
Implication
Eloquence
Misgiving
Reproach
Plea
Misgiving
"Qualm" is a noun that means "an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct," so we need to pick out another word that means something like "doubt" or "worry." Since "misgiving" means "a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something," it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "qualm" and thus the correct answer.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALACRITY
Charm
Criticism
Potential
Alarm
Eagerness
Eagerness
While "alarm" might look like a potentially good answer choice because both "alacrity" and "alarm" begin with "ala-," or "criticism," because "alacrity" contains the infix "-crit-," which is also present in "criticism," "alacrity" actually means "brisk and cheerful readiness," so "eagerness" is its closest synonym and the correct answer.
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WONT
Fountain
Habit
Lewd
Will not
Desire
Habit
While "wont" looks like "won't," it has a different meaning from the contraction, so "will not" is not the correct answer. Similarly, while "wanton" is a synonym of "lewd," "wont" and "wanton" have completely different meanings, and while a "font" is a term for a fountain, the only thing "font" and "wont" have in common with each other is that they can both be used as nouns and they rhyme. While "desire" is a synonym of "want," "want" and "wont" are different words with different meanings. "Wont" as a noun means "one's customary behavior in a particular situation," and as an adjective it refers to people and means "in the habit of doing something; accustomed." Since "habit" means "a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up," "habit" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "wont" and the correct answer.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HUSBANDRY
Construction
Marriage
Child-rearing
Parenthood
Farm management
Farm management
This is a tricky one. When you see the word husbandry, you probably recognize the word husband and assume that husbandry has something to do with marriage, parenthood, or child-rearing. Husbandry actually has to do with farm management, and perhaps in a more indirect way with management of the household. The only choice that really works for that definition is "Farm management."
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEARTH
Scarcity
Peaceful
Diverse
Plentiful
Abundance
Scarcity
"Dearth" means to lack, or scarcity. Abundance and Plentiful means to have a lot of, so they are antonyms of Dearth. Diverse means to be varied, and Peaceful means to be calm. These last two words have no relation to Dearth in this context.
Example Question #1292 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARMONY
Agreement
Model
Cacophony
Discord
Infamy
Agreement
"Harmony" is to have an agreement. Discord or Cacophony means to have a disagreement, and therefore they are antonyms of Harmony. Infamy means to be known for a bad reason, and Model means a good example. These last two words have no relation to Harmony in this context.
Example Question #1293 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PHENOMENON
Variance
Whim
Present
Aggravation
Occurrence
Occurrence
A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.
Example Question #1294 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ZEAL
Passion
Imposition
Savagery
Recuperation
Innocence
Passion
Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.
Example Question #1295 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Trick
Dehydration
Authenticity
Institution
Empathy
Trick
A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.
Example Question #545 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCHOLARSHIP
Learning
Ark
Catastrophe
Refrain
Work
Learning
Scholarship means academic study, or learning.