All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOLADE
Criticism
Tribute
Accusation
Condemnation
Reservation
Tribute
“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTURE
Vandalism
Enterprise
Panorama
Milk
Flight
Enterprise
Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JARGON
Slang
Basement
Mallet
Fear
Corruption
Slang
Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.
Example Question #559 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TERMINUS
Extremity
Creation
Opponent
Disease
Character
Extremity
Terminus is an end or extremity.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCORN
Skill
Merriment
Friend
Contempt
Flame
Contempt
Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.
Example Question #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSTRAINT
Official
Member
Justice
Limitation
Intimacy
Limitation
A constraint is a restriction or limitation.
Example Question #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPABILITY
Ease
Mood
Potential
Description
Urgency
Potential
Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.
Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RELIEF
Tonality
Jaundice
Muscle
Provocation
Assistance
Assistance
Relief means aid or assistance.
Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SANCTION
Transition
Purpose
Bend
Doorway
Penalty
Penalty
A sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.
Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FILTER
Margin
Pattern
Sieve
Crater
Mirror
Sieve
A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.