All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Darkness
Degradation
Lightheartedness
Misery
Suspicion
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BREVITY.
Discordant
Volatile
Eternal
Pithiness
Mellifluous
Pithiness
“Brevity” means briefness or the quality of being terse. This is most similar in meaning to pithiness, which means brief and to the point. For clarification, discordant means lacking harmony; mellifluous means smooth sounding; volatile means unstable; eternal means everlasting.
Example Question #374 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETINUE
jewelry
entourage
income
fundamentals
practice
entourage
A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.
Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DIN
racket
float
precipice
turbulence
food
racket
A "din" is loud noises or a racket.
Example Question #376 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPULSE
compulsion
proclamation
apprehension
rapidity
bargain
compulsion
An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.
Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
multitude
sponsorship
authority
combat
artistry
sponsorship
"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.
Example Question #1172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms
Ruse
Model
Agreement
Trick
Anxiety
Hedonist
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.
Example Question #421 : Synonyms
Synonyms
Penchant
Noxious
Tendency
Mandatory
Sluggish
Hostile
Tendency
"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEDICTION
festivity
blessing
falsehood
obstacle
gratitude
blessing
"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SANCTITY
righteousness
cognate
plurality
artistry
reversal
righteousness
"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.
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