SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #371 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EXCURSION.

Possible Answers:

Creation 

Festival 

Eulogy 

Outing 

Accomplice

Correct answer:

Outing 

Explanation:

An “excursion” is an outing, or a journey. For clarification an accomplice is someone who assists or collaborates; a eulogy is a speech given at a funeral.

Example Question #372 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INVECTIVE. 

Possible Answers:

Parsimonious 

Obfuscate 

Diatribe 

Benevolent 

Analysis

Correct answer:

Diatribe 

Explanation:

An “invective” is a bitter and angry criticism. Synonyms for “invective” include tirade and diatribe. For clarification, obfuscate means to make something confusing or obscure; benevolent means good-natured; parsimonious means frugal and not generous with money.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LEVITY.

Possible Answers:

Degradation

Suspicion

Lightheartedness 

Darkness 

Misery 

Correct answer:

Lightheartedness 

Explanation:

“Levity” means humor or lightheartedness. For clarification, degradation is a synonym for poverty and squalor.

Example Question #373 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BREVITY. 

Possible Answers:

Eternal 

Mellifluous

Discordant 

Pithiness 

Volatile 

Correct answer:

Pithiness 

Explanation:

“Brevity” means briefness or the quality of being terse. This is most similar in meaning to pithiness, which means brief and to the point. For clarification, discordant means lacking harmony; mellifluous means smooth sounding; volatile means unstable; eternal means everlasting.

Example Question #374 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RETINUE

Possible Answers:

income

fundamentals

practice

jewelry

entourage

Correct answer:

entourage

Explanation:

A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.

Example Question #375 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DIN

Possible Answers:

racket

float

precipice

turbulence

food

Correct answer:

racket

Explanation:

A "din" is loud noises or a racket.

Example Question #376 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPULSE

Possible Answers:

compulsion

proclamation

apprehension

rapidity

bargain

Correct answer:

compulsion

Explanation:

An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.

Example Question #377 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PATRONAGE

Possible Answers:

multitude

sponsorship

authority

combat

artistry

Correct answer:

sponsorship

Explanation:

"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.

Example Question #1172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms

Ruse

Possible Answers:

Model

Agreement

Trick

Anxiety

Hedonist

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

Synonyms

Penchant

Possible Answers:

Noxious

Tendency

Mandatory

Sluggish

Hostile

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.

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