SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms
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Example Question #271 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ARMORY
Cloister
Shanty
Ditty
Pantry
Arsenal
Arsenal
An "armory" and an "arsenal" are both a place where weapons are stored. A "pantry" is where food is stored, and a "cloister" is an enclosed area or walkway, usually inside a monastery. A "shanty" is a sea song. A "ditty" is a little tune.
Example Question #272 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDINANCE
Weaponry
Philanthropy
Law
Armor
Humanity
Law
An "ordinance" is a "law" or decree. This isn't to be confused with "ordnance," which is weaponry. "Armor" is protective gear worn in battle. "Humanity" means humankind. "Philanthropy" is charity, generosity, benevolence.
Example Question #321 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAIS
Travails
Skullduggery
Zest
Platform
Gluttony
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 #322 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RIPOSTE
Drinking vessel
Garment
Skirmish
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 #323 : 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 #1081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDICT
Salve
Arsenal
Decree
Idiosyncrasy
Metropolis
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 #1082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRAVAIL
Zeal
Pandemonium
Shoe
Ordeal
Milliner
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 #1083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ORDNANCE
Cheer
Harangue
Weaponry
Skullduggery
Law
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 #1084 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CATAMOUNT
Wildcat
Progeny
Pirate
Expiation
Threat
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 #1085 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REJOINDER
Tempest
Retort
Mongrel
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.
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