All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SKULLDUGGERY
Laceration
Harbinger
Trickery
Cicatrix
Idiosyncrasy
Trickery
"Skullduggery" is a rare word for "trickery" or fraudulence. An "idiosyncrasy" is a strange trait or personal quirk. A "laceration" is a cut, and a "cicatrix" is a scar. A "harbinger" is an omen or a prophetic sign.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNGUENT
Copse
Grove
Ointment
Limitation
Threnody
Ointment
An "unguent" is an "ointment" or greasy salve. A "threnody" is a dirge or a lament, and a "limitation" is a restriction. A "copse" is a grove, a small clump of trees.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CITADEL
Fortress
Elocution
Apiary
Diction
Abode
Fortress
A "citadel" is a "fortress" or military fortification. An "abode" is a domicile or home. An "apiary" is a beehive or collection of beehives. "Elocution" is another word for "articulation" or enunciation, while "diction" is word choice.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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TRUNCHEON
Crown
Club
Meal
Robe
Torrent
Club
A "truncheon" is a small "club" or stick often used for beating people. A "torrent" is a deluge or downpour. A "robe" is an outer garment, and a "crown" is a metal headpiece for rulers. Don't confuse "truncheon" with "luncheon," which is a formal midday meal.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMMITTAL
Institutionalization
Jubilation
Intuition
Weaponry
Currency
Institutionalization
When used as a noun, a "committal" is the act of committing someone to an institution (often a mental hospital or prison). "Intuition" is insight, and another word for "weaponry" is armament. As a concrete noun, "currency" is another word for tender or money. A synonym for "jubilation" is exultation.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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VESTMENT
Leniency
Caprice
Larceny
Garment
Isle
Garment
"Vestment" is a synonym for "garment." An "isle" is an island, and a "caprice" is a whim or a passing fancy. "Larceny" is another word for "theft." "Leniency" is the act of being lenient, merciful, or tolerant.
Example Question #127 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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FOLLY
Foolishness
Gratitude
Epidemic
Armory
Hue
Foolishness
"Folly" is lack of wisdom or outright foolishness. An "epidemic" is a widespread and dangerous disease. "Gratitude" is gratefulness or thankfulness. "Hue" is another word for color or tint.
Example Question #128 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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SCEPTER
Miter
Skeptic
Truncheon
Rope
Staff
Staff
A "scepter" is an ornate staff, particularly one carried by rulers in a ceremonial fashion. A "miter" is a tall headdress typically worn by bishops. Another word for "rope" is "cord," and another word for "truncheon" is club or baton. A "skeptic" is someone who doubts.
Example Question #129 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
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PANDEMIC
Ardor
Epidemic
Peace
Fashion
Machinery
Epidemic
A "pandemic" is an "epidemic" of enormous proportions. "Peace" is an antonym for "war," and "ardor" is a synonym for "passion." "Machinery" refers to the working components of a machine. "Fashion" is style, particular as is pertains to clothing.
Example Question #130 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INUNDATION
Coppice
Worship
Flood
Warfare
Brotherhood
Flood
An "inundation" is a "flood," deluge. Another word for "brotherhood" is fraternity, and another word for a "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. "Worship" is the act of prayer and religious devotion. "Warfare" is the opposite of peace.