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Example Question #1086 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLAGON
Small dwelling
Drinking vessel
Qualitative analysis
Ceremonial garment
Medieval stronghold
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 #1087 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EFFLUENT
Coracle
Citadel
Sewage
Arson
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.
Example Question #1088 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHANSON
Song
Girdle
Larceny
Unguent
Eructation
Song
A "chanson" is a "song," usually a specific type of French composition. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "unguent" is an ointment. "Larceny" is theft. A "girdle" is one of a variety of belt-like garments.
Example Question #1089 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GUFFAW
Fountain
Sprig
Coracle
Catamount
Laugh
Laugh
A "guffaw" is a loud, hearty "laugh." A "coracle" is a small boat, and a "sprig" is a small stem or twig. A "catamount" is a type of wildcat, usually a cougar.
Example Question #1090 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ULUATION
Howl
Zest
Firmament
Surprise
Equilibrium
Howl
A "ululation" is a howl or a wail and is often used in traditional ceremonial settings. "Firmament" is another word for the sky, and "equilibrium" is balance. "Zest" is a synonym for "zeal." A "surprise" is something unexpected.
Example Question #331 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMEANOR
Astonishment
Commendation
Ardor
Bearing
Animosity
Bearing
Someone's "demeanor" is their "bearing," appearance, or manner. "Astonishment" is surprise and awe. "Commendation" is praise or acclaim. "Ardor" means passion, and "animosity" means hatred.
Example Question #332 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SOJOURN
Rest
Soup vessel
Melody
Drinking vessel
Luster
Rest
A "sojourn" is a brief "rest" or respite. It is not a type of drinking vessel (tankard, flagon, cask, etc.) or soup vessel ("tureen"). It is also not a "melody," or song. "Luster" is gloss or shine.
Example Question #333 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SQUALL
Harvest
Infection
Wail
Storm
Disagreement
Storm
A "squall" is a brief, intense "storm." It is not a "cry "or "wail," nor is it a "harvest" or crop yield. Another word for "infection" is disease, and another word for "disagreement" is quarrel or squabble.
Example Question #334 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STATUTE
Crypt
Sculpture
Statuary
Inundation
Edict
Edict
A "statute" is an "edict" or law, which is not to be confused with a "statuary," or group of statues (sculptures). A "crypt" is a burial place. An "inundation" is a deluge or flood.
Example Question #335 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APIARY
Ordnance
Heritage
Birdhouse
Beehive
Balm
Beehive
"Apiary" is another word for a large "beehive" or collection of beehives. This is easy to confuse with an "aviary," or large structure for housing birds. "Heritage" is an inheritance, either a literal one or a figurative one. A "balm" is a salve or soothing ointment. "Ordnance" is weaponry, arms.
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