SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

NEXUS

Possible Answers:

Flirt

Approbation

Tirade

Connection

Damage

Correct answer:

Connection

Explanation:

A "nexus" is a connection.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Truth

Wreckage

Right

Banter

Celebration

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Expression

Wound

Fear

Charm

Trifle

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Rant

Energy

Community

Smile

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Pool

Accusation

Self-confidence

Mistake

Generality

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Jail

Season

Growl

Omen

Bowl

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Hopelessness

Admiration

Permanence

Transformation

Tendency

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #247 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Translation

Trap

Deposit

Extinguisher

Fate

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #581 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Harmony

Abbreviation

Meaning

Scarcity

Compliment

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #582 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Benign

Aggressive

Thorough

Without

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

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