SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Meaning

Abbreviation

Compliment

Harmony

Scarcity

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Benign

Thorough

Friendly

Without

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #583 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Collection

Argument

Agreement

Amazement

Combination

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #584 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Shyness

Merger

Intelligence

Unpreparedness

Readiness

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #585 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Bond

Development

Rhyme

Malady

Acceptance

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #586 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Vegetation

Reality

Courage

Growth

Prescription

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Legality 

Party

Innocence

Abhorrence 

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Confusion

Laundry

Label

Solace

Barrier

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #588 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Panorama

Disgust

Resonance

Film

Inaction

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #589 : Identifying Synonyms

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Verification

Dream

Philosophy

Agenda

Divider

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

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