All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #541 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARMONY
Model
Cacophony
Infamy
Agreement
Discord
Agreement
"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
Whim
Occurrence
Present
Variance
Aggravation
Occurrence
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
Recuperation
Innocence
Passion
Imposition
Savagery
Passion
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
Dehydration
Empathy
Trick
Authenticity
Institution
Trick
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
Learning
Ark
Catastrophe
Refrain
Work
Learning
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
Process
Policy
Eviction
Reason
Wisdom
Reason
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
Brilliance
Discomfort
Motivation
Examination
Crime
Examination
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
Platform
Courage
Obstruction
Establishment
Spark
Establishment
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
Weaponry
Notebook
Country
Chemical
Chisel
Weaponry
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
Chill
Praise
Falsehood
Bravery
Energy
Falsehood
A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.
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