SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #551 : Synonyms

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

DISCREPANCY

Possible Answers:

Cable

Corruption

Chasm

Glitch

Difference

Correct answer:

Difference

Explanation:

discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or difference between two things.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms

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

DEARTH

Possible Answers:

Death

Warmth

Absence

Dirt

Darkness

Correct answer:

Absence

Explanation:

A "dearth" is a lack of something or an absence of something.

Example Question #553 : Synonyms

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Current

Financial

Intentional

Questionable

Elegant

Correct answer:

Intentional

Explanation:

Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.

Example Question #554 : Synonyms

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

HERITAGE

Possible Answers:

Error

Reminder

Dwelling

Tradition

Salon

Correct answer:

Tradition

Explanation:

Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.

Example Question #555 : Synonyms

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Relationship 

Disagreement 

Concord 

Harmony 

Connection 

Correct answer:

Disagreement 

Explanation:

A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”

Example Question #556 : Synonyms

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Tribute 

Accusation 

Criticism 

Condemnation

Reservation 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #557 : Synonyms

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Panorama

Flight

Milk

Vandalism

Enterprise

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #558 : Synonyms

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Fear

Basement

Corruption

Mallet

Slang

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Extremity

Creation

Opponent

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #560 : Synonyms

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Skill

Friend

Contempt

Flame

Merriment

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

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