SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

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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

Possible Answers:

Posture 

Energy 

Rest

Retort 

Invoke 

Correct answer:

Rest

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Consecration

Integrate 

Propensity 

Ramp

Fanciful 

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

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 #133 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADAGE

Possible Answers:

Jurisdiction

Mission

Scorn

Saying

Peninsula

Correct answer:

Saying

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Evolution

Festival

Disaster

Crash

Conspiracy

Correct answer:

Conspiracy

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Grace

Intelligence

Anger

Legality

Indifference

Correct answer:

Grace

Explanation:

"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.

Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Mammal

Art

Politics

Extinction

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

STRIFE

Possible Answers:

Construction

Contentment

Weapon

Desert

Conflict

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."

Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

UMBRAGE

Possible Answers:

Candor

Trickery

Effort

Offense

Courage

Correct answer:

Offense

Explanation:

Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."

Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CHAGRIN

Possible Answers:

Bewilderment

Tantrum

Intelligence

Sustinence

Distress

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."

Example Question #139 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEST

Possible Answers:

Enthusiasm

Emptiness

Intelligence

Tendency

Talent

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm

Explanation:

"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.

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