All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRIM
Reverberation
Frisson
Fabric
Statute
Folly
Fabric
"Scrim" is a type of backdrop or "fabric." A "frisson" is a palpable thrill, and "folly" is foolishness. A "reverberation" is an echo or refraction of sound. "Statute" and "edict" are synonyms.
Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROJECTILE
Sojourn
Torrent
Bullet
Equipoise
Lexicon
Bullet
"Bullets" are, once fired, "projectiles". "Equipoise" is a synonym for "balance." A "lexicon" is a dictionary, and a "torrent" is a deluge, a downpour. A "sojourn" is a rest, a stay, or a stopover somewhere.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAVINE
Luster
Toll
Ravine
Demeanor
Antipathy
Toll
A "ravine" is a deep "gorge," and "antipathy" is hatred. Someone's "demeanor" is their bearing or comportment. "Luster" is gloss.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms: Nouns
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRECIPICE
Effluent
Strife
Languor
Torpor
Cliff
Cliff
A "precipice" is a "cliff" or a steep drop-off. "Languor" and "torpor" are synonyms for sluggishness. "Strife" is a synonym for "conflict." "Effluent" is a synonym for "sewage," waste.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
