All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LEVITY.
Suspicion
Misery
Darkness
Degradation
Lightheartedness
Lightheartedness
“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.
Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms
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 #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RETINUE
income
practice
jewelry
entourage
fundamentals
entourage
A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.
Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Nouns
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DIN
float
turbulence
food
racket
precipice
racket
A "din" is loud noises or a racket.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPULSE
apprehension
rapidity
proclamation
compulsion
bargain
compulsion
An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.
Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PATRONAGE
sponsorship
artistry
authority
multitude
combat
sponsorship
"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.
Example Question #379 : Synonyms: Nouns
Synonyms
Ruse
Trick
Model
Agreement
Hedonist
Anxiety
Trick
A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.
Example Question #46 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Synonyms
Penchant
Mandatory
Noxious
Hostile
Sluggish
Tendency
Tendency
"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.
Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEDICTION
obstacle
festivity
blessing
falsehood
gratitude
blessing
"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.
Example Question #382 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
SANCTITY
artistry
righteousness
cognate
plurality
reversal
righteousness
"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.
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