SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #541 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HARMONY

Possible Answers:

Model

Cacophony

Infamy

Agreement

Discord

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

"Harmony" is to have an agreement. Discord or Cacophony means to have a disagreement, and therefore they are antonyms of Harmony. Infamy means to be known for a bad reason, and Model means a good example. These last two words have no relation to Harmony in this context.

Example Question #542 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PHENOMENON

Possible Answers:

Whim

Occurrence

Present

Variance 

Aggravation

Correct answer:

Occurrence

Explanation:

A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.  

Example Question #543 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEAL

Possible Answers:

Recuperation 

Innocence

Passion

Imposition

Savagery 

Correct answer:

Passion

Explanation:

Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.  

Example Question #544 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Dehydration

Empathy

Trick

Authenticity

Institution

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.  

Example Question #545 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCHOLARSHIP

Possible Answers:

Learning

Ark

Catastrophe

Refrain

Work

Correct answer:

Learning

Explanation:

Scholarship means academic study, or learning.

Example Question #546 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

JUSTIFICATION

Possible Answers:

Process

Policy

Eviction

Reason

Wisdom

Correct answer:

Reason

Explanation:

Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.

Example Question #547 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCRUTINY

Possible Answers:

Brilliance

Discomfort

Motivation

Examination

Crime

Correct answer:

Examination

Explanation:

Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.

Example Question #548 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FACILITY

Possible Answers:

Platform

Courage

Obstruction

Establishment

Spark

Correct answer:

Establishment

Explanation:

Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.

Example Question #549 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ARSENAL

Possible Answers:

Weaponry

Notebook

Country

Chemical

Chisel

Correct answer:

Weaponry

Explanation:

An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.

Example Question #550 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CALUMNY

Possible Answers:

Chill

Praise

Falsehood

Bravery

Energy

Correct answer:

Falsehood

Explanation:

A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.

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