All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
DEXTERITY
Expertise
Temptation
Outrage
Romance
Bias
Expertise
"Dexterity" means to have an expertise or skill in a specific field. "Temptation" means having a desire or wanting to do something. "Romance" means a feeling of love. "Outrage" means a strong reaction of anger. "Bias" means having a prejudice or showing favor to one particular side.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BRAVADO
Stash
Disguise
Benevolence
Boldness
Cascade
Boldness
"Bravado" means boldness or acting in a way to impress or intimidate others. "Stash" means something stored away or hidden. "Benevolence" is the act of kindness and geneorsity. "Disguise" is the act of hiding or concealing oneself. "Cascade" is a waterfall.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
FRENZY
Hysteria
Tranquility
Marriage
Adage
Inquisition
Hysteria
"Frenzy" means hysteria or a state of disorderly and wild behavior. "Tranquility" is an antonym; it means a state of calmness and peacefulness. "Inquisition" is an interrogation or a period when a person is investigated and questioned. "Marriage" is a union between two people. "Adage" is a proverb or wise saying.
Example Question #486 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
RESPITE
Intermission
Sage
Profanity
Catastrophe
Sacrifice
Intermission
"Respite" is an intermission or break. "Catastrophe" means disaster or an event causing much damage and destruction. "Sacrifice" is an act of giving up something for a greater purpose. "Profanity" means swear words. "Sage" is a very wise person.
Example Question #487 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Measure
Acceptance
Fissure
Disapproval
Population
Disapproval
"Censure" is harsh disapproval. The best choice is "disapproval," as it is part of the definition of the word "censure." Considering the other choices, "measure" means to mark off, "acceptance" is favorable approval or reception, "population" is the number of people inhabiting a place or country, and a "fissure" is a narrow opening caused by the separation of two parts.
Example Question #488 : Synonyms
ADAGE
Abduction
Proverb
Residence
Collusion
Cadence
Proverb
An "adage" is a wise saying or a "proverb." "Abduction" means a kidnapping. "Cadence" means rhythm. "Collusion" means a conspiracy or a secret agreement. "Residence" usually refers to a person's home.
Example Question #491 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REMEDY
Plague
Summary
Fortitude
Compensation
Treatment
Treatment
"Remedy" means "treatment" or a cure for some illness or problem. "Compensation" means payment for services rendered. "Plague" means a widespread and contagious disease. "Summary" means a brief overview of the main points of something. "Fortitude" means strength or bravery.
Example Question #492 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZEST
Enthusiasm
Limberness
Prudence
Lethargy
Rancidness
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means "enthusiasm," energy, or fervor. "Lethargy" is an antonym of "zest"; it means tiredness and a state in which one lacks energy. "Rancidness" means the quality of being old and rotten. "Prudence" means carefulness or caution. "Limberness" means the quality of being flexible and bendable.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFAMY
Domicile
Excursion
Notoriety
Hedonist
Flattery
Notoriety
"Infamy" means well-known for bad deeds or "notoriety." A "hedonist" is a person who only seeks pleasure. "Flattery" means excessive praise and compliments. "Excursion" means a short outing or trip. "Domicile" means residence or home.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FEAT
Measurement
Achievement
Profession
Strength
Collection
Achievement
A "feat" is an act or deed that requires courage, skill, or strength. Similarly, the correct answer "achievement" is something that has been accomplished through effort. None of the other answers have similar meanings: a "collection" is a group of interesting things gathered by a person; "strength" is the ability to be physically forceful; a "profession" is a career; and "measurement" is the act of measuring something or the data gathered by measuring something.