SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COVENANT

Possible Answers:

phenomenon

contract

pleasure

covering

cameloid

Correct answer:

contract

Explanation:

"Covenant" means a contract or promise.

Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

HAUTEUR

Possible Answers:

gibbet

posture

arrogance

meloncholy

culture

Correct answer:

arrogance

Explanation:

"Hauteur" means a haughty manner, or arrogance.

Example Question #64 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CHARISMA

Possible Answers:

magic

presence

control

bafflement

predictability

Correct answer:

presence

Explanation:

"Charisma" refers to a strong presence or charm.

Example Question #65 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PARADOX

Possible Answers:

lucidity

error

waste

contradiction

endeavor

Correct answer:

contradiction

Explanation:

A "paradox" is a contradiction, or a statement that leads to a senseless conclusion.

Example Question #401 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RECONCILIATION

Possible Answers:

repetition

appropriation

undulation

convention

settlement

Correct answer:

settlement

Explanation:

"Reconciliation" is the restoration of friendly relations, the making consistent of two views, or the settlement between parties.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TENOR

Possible Answers:

knowledge

tradition

sense

quiver

chorus

Correct answer:

sense

Explanation:

"Tenor" means the general sense, feeling, or gist of something.

Example Question #1202 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

HEGEMONY

Possible Answers:

dominance

appeasement

sorrow

home

delicacy

Correct answer:

dominance

Explanation:

"Hegemony" is leadership or dominance.

Example Question #1203 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

NORMALCY

Possible Answers:

judgment

truth

chaos

common sense

routine

Correct answer:

routine

Explanation:

"Normalcy" means the state of being normal, usual, or routine.

Example Question #442 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COMPORTMENT

Possible Answers:

reaction

basket

cradle

posture

critique

Correct answer:

posture

Explanation:

Comportment means "behavior, bearing, or posture."

Example Question #1205 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INTERIM

Possible Answers:

central

provisional

trustworthy

revolutionary

nefarious

Correct answer:

provisional

Explanation:

"Interim" means temporary or provisional.

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