SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

POST

Possible Answers:

confinement

structure

heat

mail

dependence

Correct answer:

mail

Explanation:

"Post" can mean the postal service, or mail.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Zephyr

Possible Answers:

Business

Collision 

Route

Ailment

Breeze

Correct answer:

Breeze

Explanation:

A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBLEM

Possible Answers:

holiday

salutation

punishment

inspiration

symbol

Correct answer:

symbol

Explanation:

An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PLACARD

Possible Answers:

instrument

anger

roadway

critique

poster

Correct answer:

poster

Explanation:

A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FACADE

Possible Answers:

mourning

portrait

holiday

front

thistle

Correct answer:

front

Explanation:

A "façade" is the front of a building.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

Contusion

Possible Answers:

Courage

Bruise

Bewilderment

Anarchy

Escape

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

"Contusion" is a bruise; Bewilderment is confusion; Anarchy means chaos or without rule or law; Courage means bravery; and an Escape is a way out.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COUNTENANCE

Possible Answers:

honesty

clockwork

frame

face

punctuality

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MANTLE

Possible Answers:

affirmation

covering

truth

grant

consequence

Correct answer:

covering

Explanation:

A "mantle" is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.

Example Question #191 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

APPENDAGE

Possible Answers:

carelessness

protuberance

amiability

retreat

section

Correct answer:

protuberance

Explanation:

An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.

Example Question #943 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

THRESHOLD

Possible Answers:

dawn

minimum

retort

fireplace

home

Correct answer:

minimum

Explanation:

A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.

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