SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #52 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COMPORT

Possible Answers:

retaliate

consider

invite

behave

propose

Correct answer:

behave

Explanation:

Comport means to behave.

Example Question #58 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

OBSCENE

Possible Answers:

unintelligent

indecent

callous

marginal

problematic

Correct answer:

indecent

Explanation:

Obscene means offensive, disgusting, or indecent.

Example Question #59 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PORTRAIT

Possible Answers:

moisture

depiction

gust

pathway

candor

Correct answer:

depiction

Explanation:

portrait is a painting, representation, or depiction of someone.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RADICAL

Possible Answers:

poignant

classical

trendy

divergent

comprehensive

Correct answer:

comprehensive

Explanation:

Radical can mean thorough, affecting the fundamental nature of something, or comprehensive.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DISCRETION

Possible Answers:

caution

barn

waste

pollution

energy

Correct answer:

caution

Explanation:

Discretion means the quality of acting in a way that does not offend or raise attention. A synonym is caution.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DILIGENCE

Possible Answers:

perfection

discontent

melancholy

brilliance

assiduity

Correct answer:

assiduity

Explanation:

Diligence means careful and persistent effort, and assiduity means constant or close attention to what one is doing.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RENAISSANCE

Possible Answers:

art

revival

transparency

parody

task

Correct answer:

revival

Explanation:

renaissance is a revival or renewed interest in something.

Example Question #61 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COMPENDIUM

Possible Answers:

religion

chaos

compilation

racket

ampitheater

Correct answer:

compilation

Explanation:

compendium is a collection or compilation of things.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INNOVATIVE

Possible Answers:

unprecedented

parochial

sleek

famous

challenging

Correct answer:

unprecedented

Explanation:

Innovative means original or unprecedented.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REVERENT

Possible Answers:

disdainful

bothersome

dull

hopeful

admiring

Correct answer:

admiring

Explanation:

Reverent means showing great respect or admiration.

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