SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #1206 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESONANCE

Possible Answers:

textile

gemstone

reverberation

misfortune

power

Correct answer:

reverberation

Explanation:

"Resonance" means the quality of sound that is deep and reverberating.

Example Question #72 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSTRUCT (noun)

Possible Answers:

research

theory

heretic

engineer

skyscraper

Correct answer:

theory

Explanation:

A "construct" (as a noun) is a theory or idea that incorporates subjective elements.

Example Question #1208 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CADENCE

Possible Answers:

lilt

chorus

chain

reaction

moderation

Correct answer:

lilt

Explanation:

"Cadence" is inflection in one's voice, or intonation or lilt.

Example Question #1209 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AUTONOMY

Possible Answers:

independence

vehicle

defense

radical

persimmon

Correct answer:

independence

Explanation:

"Autonomy" means freedom from external control, or independence.

Example Question #1210 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

REIGN (noun)

Possible Answers:

vindication

carriage

precipitation

incumbency

wit

Correct answer:

incumbency

Explanation:

"Reign" (as a noun) refers to the period of time someone holds an office, or their incumbency.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

finery

tinder

accolade

secretion

lottery

Correct answer:

accolade

Explanation:

A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSUMPTION

Possible Answers:

protocol

expending

meal

marvel

coincedence

Correct answer:

expending

Explanation:

"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADDENDUM

Possible Answers:

tedium

confusion

postscript

violence

sale

Correct answer:

postscript

Explanation:

An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.

Example Question #1214 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONISM

Possible Answers:

ideology

dearth

miniature

hostility

fracture

Correct answer:

hostility

Explanation:

"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.

Example Question #451 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SECESSION

Possible Answers:

Withdrawal

Arrest

Parcel

Lullaby

Attention

Correct answer:

Withdrawal

Explanation:

"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."

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