SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #229 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

INVECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Eminence

Social confusion

Acumen

Heroic conduct

Verbal abuse

Correct answer:

Verbal abuse

Explanation:

"Invective" is "verbal abuse," a tirade, or a harangue. It is not "social confusion" or "heroic conduct" or behavior. "Eminence" is prominence, and "acumen" is shrewdness or intelligence.

Example Question #230 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PREAMBLE

Possible Answers:

Document

Detection

Alarm

Introduction

Assumption

Correct answer:

Introduction

Explanation:

A "preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," usually in the context of written documents. While a "preamble" appears in many documents, it is not necessarily synonymous with "document." "Detection" is the act of detecting or noticing something, and "presumption" is a near synonym for "assumption."

Example Question #271 : Synonyms

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

THRENODY

Possible Answers:

Spleen

Lament

Delight

Rhapsody

Tirade

Correct answer:

Lament

Explanation:

A "threnody" is a "lament" or dirge, a song of mourning. A "rhapsody" is another type of song that is not usually associated with grief. "Delight" is great pleasure or joy, and "spleen" is an antiquated term for wrath or fury. A "tirade" is a rant or a diatribe.

Example Question #272 : Synonyms

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

ELOCUTION

Possible Answers:

Lassitude

Futility

Paragon

Cicatrix

Enunciation

Correct answer:

Enunciation

Explanation:

"Elocution" means diction, articulation, "enunciation." "Lassitude" is lethargy, and a "paragon" is an exemplar or epitome. "Futility" means pointlessness. A "cicatrix" is a scar.

Example Question #273 : Synonyms

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

GLOSS

Possible Answers:

Luster

Proclivity

Ambivalence

Equanimity

Jargon

Correct answer:

Luster

Explanation:

"Gloss" is "luster" or shine. "Equanimity" is composure and calmness. "Ambivalence" is the state of having mixed feelings about something. "Jargon" is specialized language or the vocabulary of a particular skill set. A "proclivity" is an inclination or penchant for something.

Example Question #1031 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HYPERBOLE

Possible Answers:

Spleen

Approbation

Censure

Exaggeration

Plaudits

Correct answer:

Exaggeration

Explanation:

"Hyperbole" is the literary technique of "exaggeration." "Plaudits" and "approbation" both means approval and praise. "Censure" means official or severe criticism, and "spleen" is rage or wrath.

Example Question #1032 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDIGENCE

Possible Answers:

Poverty

Apogee

Temperance

Crux

Zenith

Correct answer:

Poverty

Explanation:

"Indigence" is "poverty" or penury. "Temperance" is abstinence, sobriety. "Zenith" and "apogee" both mean high points, either literally or figuratively. The "crux" of a situation is the heart of that situation.

Example Question #1033 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CITADEL

Possible Answers:

Sojourn

Respite

Fortress

Hiatus

Asylum

Correct answer:

Fortress

Explanation:

The noun "citadel" means fortress, defensive structure. Additionally, a "hiatus" is a break from something; an "asylum" is a sanctuary, a 'safe-house'; a "sojourn" is a temporary stay somewhere; a "respite" is a temporary break in the action.

Example Question #1034 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PINNACLE

Possible Answers:

Guise

Peek

Aspersion

Commode

Nadir

Correct answer:

Peek

Explanation:

The noun "pinnacle" means the peek of something, a high point. Additionally, a "nadir" is a low point; a "commode" is a room, (particularly a bathroom); a "guise" is a false appearance designed to conceal the truth; "aspersion" is an attack on the reputation of, slander.

Example Question #1035 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FLORA

Possible Answers:

Animals

Objects

Cities

Humans

Plants

Correct answer:

Plants

Explanation:

The noun "flora" refers to plant-life. The noun "fauna" is usually used in conjunction to mean animal-life.

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