SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Tangible Things

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Example Questions

Example Question #975 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BUREAU 

Possible Answers:

Calligraphy

Tact

Tape

Agency

Table

Correct answer:

Agency

Explanation:

bureau is an office or agency.

Example Question #976 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LUCRE

Possible Answers:

Loot

Fame

Notoriety

Power

Greed

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

REALM

Possible Answers:

Fortress

Town

City

Land

Ruler

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #978 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Marriage

Messenger 

Rhythm 

Treasury

Patience 

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Reptile

Bruise

Standard

Suspension

Instrument

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Dialogue

Vermin

Illustration

Wave

Resolution

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Grandeur

Vogue

Sorrow

Crack

Accomplishment

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.

Example Question #226 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Speech

Apparel

Audacity

Pessimism

Fire

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Allegory

Performance

Shed

Campaign

Occupation

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Antonym

Goblin

Nourishment

Village

Stage

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

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