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 #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

pardon

camaraderie

growth

layout

courage

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

Example Question #382 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

dejection

creativity

culture

severity

annoyance

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

When used as a noun, "pique" means irritation or resentment.

Example Question #425 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

complexity

slavery

convention

liberation

revolution

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

belligerance

pleasantry

bitterness

danger

system

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #427 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

fame

sheen

training

texture

politics

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #428 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

occupant

argument

loophole

doubt

restriction

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

A "reservation" is a doubt or scruple about doing something.

Example Question #431 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

authoritarianism

indifference

relaxation

corporation

disobediance 

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #432 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

politician

shiver

summit

agreement

detail

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

Example Question #391 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ACQUIESCENCE

Possible Answers:

consent

reflection

habit

proprietor

compound

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

"Acquiescence" means reluctant acceptance of something.

Example Question #392 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

worthiness

sanction

upbringing

language

right

Correct answer:

right

Explanation:

"Prerogative" refers to a right or privilege of an individual or group.

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