SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #167 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

HARMONY

Possible Answers:

Infamy

Discord

Agreement

Cacophony

Model

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 #168 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PHENOMENON

Possible Answers:

Variance 

Whim

Occurrence

Present

Aggravation

Correct answer:

Occurrence

Explanation:

A phenomenon is a fact or occurrence that is observable.  

Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ZEAL

Possible Answers:

Passion

Savagery 

Recuperation 

Innocence

Imposition

Correct answer:

Passion

Explanation:

Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.  

Example Question #170 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Institution

Authenticity

Empathy

Dehydration

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

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

Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCHOLARSHIP

Possible Answers:

Refrain

Work

Learning

Catastrophe

Ark

Correct answer:

Learning

Explanation:

Scholarship means academic study, or learning.

Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JUSTIFICATION

Possible Answers:

Reason

Process

Wisdom

Policy

Eviction

Correct answer:

Reason

Explanation:

Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCRUTINY

Possible Answers:

Brilliance

Examination

Discomfort

Motivation

Crime

Correct answer:

Examination

Explanation:

Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.

Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

FACILITY

Possible Answers:

Courage

Platform

Obstruction

Establishment

Spark

Correct answer:

Establishment

Explanation:

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

Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ARSENAL

Possible Answers:

Notebook

Weaponry

Chisel

Country

Chemical

Correct answer:

Weaponry

Explanation:

An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CALUMNY

Possible Answers:

Chill

Falsehood

Bravery

Praise

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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