SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Identifying Synonyms

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Ruler

City

Land

Fortress

Town

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 #182 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Treasury

Rhythm 

Marriage

Patience 

Messenger 

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #223 : 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 #183 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Vermin

Resolution

Wave

Dialogue

Illustration

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

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

Example Question #184 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Sorrow

Crack

Accomplishment

Vogue

Grandeur

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

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

Example Question #224 : Synonyms

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

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Pessimism

Audacity

Apparel

Speech

Fire

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #185 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Allegory

Occupation

Campaign

Shed

Performance

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

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

Example Question #225 : Synonyms

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

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Antonym

Nourishment

Goblin

Stage

Village

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

MAUSOLEUM

Possible Answers:

Tomb

Counsel

Division

Spice

Stubbornness

Correct answer:

Tomb

Explanation:

A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.

Example Question #231 : Synonyms

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

DELUGE

Possible Answers:

Treasury

Happiness

Addition

Flood

Journey

Correct answer:

Flood

Explanation:

A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.

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