All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPOSE
Energy
Posture
Rest
Invoke
Retort
Rest
A “repose” is a state of rest or tranquility, so "rest" is the correct answer. For clarification, "retort" means to argue back or a rebuke; "posture" is the physical way in which one stands or sits or attitude; and "invoke" means call upon.
Example Question #132 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCLINATION
Propensity
Consecration
Integrate
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
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.
Example Question #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COLLUSION
Evolution
Crash
Disaster
Conspiracy
Festival
Conspiracy
"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."
Example Question #134 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POISE
Anger
Indifference
Intelligence
Legality
Grace
Grace
"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.
Example Question #466 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RUSE
Politics
Mammal
Art
Extinction
Trick
Trick
A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."
Example Question #467 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Weapon
Desert
Conflict
Contentment
Construction
Conflict
"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."
Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UMBRAGE
Candor
Offense
Courage
Trickery
Effort
Offense
Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHAGRIN
Distress
Intelligence
Tantrum
Bewilderment
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
Talent
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm
"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.
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