SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms
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Example Question #281 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAIS
Travails
Gluttony
Zest
Skullduggery
Platform
Platform
A "dais" is a raised "platform," often for a throne or other ceremonial purpose. "Travails" are ordeals or difficult, painful labors. "Skullduggery" is trickery, and "gluttony" is overeating. Another word for "zest" is zeal.
Example Question #282 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIPOSTE
Skirmish
Garment
Drinking vessel
Retort
Melee
Retort
A "riposte" is a quick and often witty retort or response. A "melee" is a skirmish or brawl. A drinking vessel is a "tankard" or "flagon." A "garment" is an article of clothing.
Example Question #283 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REPAST
Retort
Meal
Sojourn
Coppice
Squabble
Meal
A "repast" is a "meal" or even feast. Don't confuse this with a "riposte," or retort. A "squabble" is an argument or quarrel. A "coppice" is a thicket or grove of small trees. A "sojourn" is a temporary rest or vacation.
Example Question #284 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDICT
Idiosyncrasy
Decree
Salve
Metropolis
Arsenal
Decree
An "edict" is a "decree" or ordinance. A "metropolis" is a city or urban area. A "salve" is a balm or a healing ointment. An "idiosyncrasy" is a quirk or zany individual trait. An "arsenal" is a collection of weaponry, an armory.
Example Question #285 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAVAIL
Milliner
Zeal
Shoe
Pandemonium
Ordeal
Ordeal
A "travail" is an ordeal or difficult trial. This is not the same as a "shoe" or a milliner, a maker of hats. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos. "Zeal" is zest or passion.
Example Question #286 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDNANCE
Skullduggery
Cheer
Law
Harangue
Weaponry
Weaponry
"Ordnance" is "weaponry" and is a collective noun. Don't confuse this with an "ordinance," or law. "Skullduggery" is another word for treachery. A "harangue" is a rant or tirade. "Cheer" is happiness and joy, and a "cheer" is a celebratory or encouraging shout.
Example Question #287 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CATAMOUNT
Expiation
Threat
Progeny
Wildcat
Pirate
Wildcat
A "catamount" is a "wildcat," particularly a cougar. "Progeny is another word for offspring, and "expiation" is the act of making amends, atoning for sins. A "threat" is a warning of violence or a thing with potential to harm people or property. A "pirate" is a criminal person who attacks ships and marauds on the high seas.
Example Question #288 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REJOINDER
Mongrel
Tempest
Retort
Vacation
Sanction
Retort
A "rejoinder" is a "retort," a witty response. A "tempest" is a storm, and a "mongrel" is a mixed-breed animal. A "sanction" is an official punishment or penalty, often used politically by one country against another; however, in other contexts, it can also mean official approval or authorization for something. A "vacation" could be another word for a respite, a break, or an intermission.
Example Question #289 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Small dwelling
Ceremonial garment
Drinking vessel
Medieval stronghold
Qualitative analysis
Drinking vessel
A "flagon" is a large old-fashioned drinking vessel. A "ceremonial garment" is a robe, and a "qualitative analysis" is an evaluation involving numbers. A small "dwelling" could be an abode or domicile. A "medieval stronghold" is a fortress or fortification.
Example Question #290 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Sewage
Coracle
Arson
Citadel
Fecundity
Sewage
"Effluent" is another word for "sewage" or wastewater. "Fecundity" means fertility, fruitfulness. A "citadel" is a fortress, fortification, or castle. A "coracle" is a small boat. "Arson" is the act of deliberately setting fire to property or land.
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