All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INVECTIVE
Acumen
Social confusion
Verbal abuse
Eminence
Heroic conduct
Verbal abuse
"Invective" is "verbal abuse," a tirade, or a harangue. It is not "social confusion" or "heroic conduct" or behavior. "Eminence" is prominence, and "acumen" is shrewdness or intelligence.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PREAMBLE
Assumption
Document
Alarm
Detection
Introduction
Introduction
A "preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," usually in the context of written documents. While a "preamble" appears in many documents, it is not necessarily synonymous with "document." "Detection" is the act of detecting or noticing something, and "presumption" is a near synonym for "assumption."
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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THRENODY
Lament
Spleen
Rhapsody
Delight
Tirade
Lament
A "threnody" is a "lament" or dirge, a song of mourning. A "rhapsody" is another type of song that is not usually associated with grief. "Delight" is great pleasure or joy, and "spleen" is an antiquated term for wrath or fury. A "tirade" is a rant or a diatribe.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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ELOCUTION
Enunciation
Lassitude
Cicatrix
Futility
Paragon
Enunciation
"Elocution" means diction, articulation, "enunciation." "Lassitude" is lethargy, and a "paragon" is an exemplar or epitome. "Futility" means pointlessness. A "cicatrix" is a scar.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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GLOSS
Luster
Equanimity
Jargon
Ambivalence
Proclivity
Luster
"Gloss" is "luster" or shine. "Equanimity" is composure and calmness. "Ambivalence" is the state of having mixed feelings about something. "Jargon" is specialized language or the vocabulary of a particular skill set. A "proclivity" is an inclination or penchant for something.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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HYPERBOLE
Censure
Plaudits
Exaggeration
Spleen
Approbation
Exaggeration
"Hyperbole" is the literary technique of "exaggeration." "Plaudits" and "approbation" both means approval and praise. "Censure" means official or severe criticism, and "spleen" is rage or wrath.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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INDIGENCE
Crux
Apogee
Zenith
Temperance
Poverty
Poverty
"Indigence" is "poverty" or penury. "Temperance" is abstinence, sobriety. "Zenith" and "apogee" both mean high points, either literally or figuratively. The "crux" of a situation is the heart of that situation.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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CITADEL
Sojourn
Fortress
Respite
Asylum
Hiatus
Fortress
The noun "citadel" means fortress, defensive structure. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break from something; an "asylum" is a sanctuary, a 'safe-house'; a "sojourn" is a temporary stay somewhere; a "respite" is a temporary break in the action.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PINNACLE
Aspersion
Peek
Commode
Guise
Nadir
Peek
The noun "pinnacle" means the peek of something, a high point. Additionally, a "nadir" is a low point; a "commode" is a room, (particularly a bathroom); a "guise" is a false appearance designed to conceal the truth; "aspersion" is an attack on the reputation of, slander.
Example Question #100 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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FLORA
Animals
Plants
Objects
Cities
Humans
Plants
The noun "flora" refers to plant-life. The noun "fauna" is usually used in conjunction to mean animal-life.