SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things
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Example Question #101 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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IDIOSYNCRASY
Urbanity
Quirk
Asininity
Threnody
Lunacy
Quirk
An "idiosyncrasy" is an eccentricity or a "quirk." This is different from "lunacy," or "craziness," and "asininity," or "stupidity." "Urbanity" is suaveness or sophistication, and a "threnody" is a dirge or a lament.
Example Question #102 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PANDEMONIUM
Maelstrom
Chaos
Propitiation
Effrontery
Jargon
Chaos
"Pandemonium" is "chaos" or bedlam. A "maelstrom" is a tempest or large storm. "Jargon" is the vocabulary of a specialized field, and "propitiation" is appeasement. "Effrontery" is another word for impudence or audacity.
Example Question #103 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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CALAMITY
Alacrity
Specialty
Acumen
Disaster
Euphony
Disaster
A "calamity" is a "disaster" or catastrophe. A "euphony" is a collection of pleasant or harmonious sounds. "Alacrity" is liveliness or vivacity, and "acumen" is shrewdness. A "specialty" is a particular branch of a larger field.
Example Question #104 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PESTILENCE
Conundrum
Disease
Quandary
Penchant
Itinerancy
Disease
"Pestilence" is "disease" or infestation. A "conundrum" is another word for a dilemma or quandary. "Itinerancy" is vagrancy. A "penchant" for something is a fondness or preference for it.
Example Question #105 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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LIGATURE
Scepter
Equanimity
Epilogue
Cord
Preamble
Cord
A "ligature" is a material for binding or tying. A "preamble" is an introduction, and an "epilogue" is a conclusion or an afterword. A "scepter" is an ornamental staff, usually jeweled and carried by royalty. "Equanimity" is calmness and composure.
Example Question #106 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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JURISPRUDENCE
Scholarship
Fecundity
Independence
Law
Prudence
Law
"Jurisprudence" is another word for the "law," either its practice or its philosophy. "Scholarship" is education and learning. "Prudence" is a synonym for "wise caution," and "fecundity" is a synonym for "fertility." "Independence" is an antonym of "dependence."
Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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AMNESTY
Hyperbole
Rebellion
Pardon
Insurrection
Injustice
Pardon
"Amnesty" is, depending on the context, a "pardon" or a reprieve (often an official or political one). "Rebellion" and "insurrection" are synonyms, and "injustice" is unfairness. "Hyperbole" is a literary term for exaggeration.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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INDICTMENT
Pestilence
Ditty
Bedlam
Accusation
Pandemonium
Accusation
An "indictment" is a formal or official "accusation" or criminal charge. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos, as is bedlam. "Pestilence" is another word for sickness, particularly on an epidemic level. A "ditty" is a short and simple tune.
Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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SALVE
Firmament
Balm
Vigilance
Hygiene
Security
Balm
A "salve" is a "balm" or soothing ointment. "Firmament" is another word for sky, and "security" is safety. "Hygiene" is another word for cleanliness, and "vigilance" is watchfulness, alertness.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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OVATION
Boor
Doldrums
Egress
Ingress
Applause
Applause
An "ovation" is sustained applause in approval of something. Additionally, "ingress" means entrance and "egress" means exit; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious person; "doldrums" is a prolonged period of stagnation or depression, a feeling of melancholy and pointlessness.
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