SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DISCREPANCY

Possible Answers:

Corruption

Difference

Glitch

Chasm

Cable

Correct answer:

Difference

Explanation:

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

Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DEARTH

Possible Answers:

Absence

Darkness

Death

Warmth

Dirt

Correct answer:

Absence

Explanation:

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

Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Elegant

Intentional

Financial

Current

Questionable

Correct answer:

Intentional

Explanation:

Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.

Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

HERITAGE

Possible Answers:

Tradition

Dwelling

Error

Reminder

Salon

Correct answer:

Tradition

Explanation:

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

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Disagreement 

Relationship 

Harmony 

Connection 

Concord 

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 #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Accusation 

Criticism 

Tribute 

Reservation 

Condemnation

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 #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Enterprise

Vandalism

Panorama

Milk

Flight

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Slang

Corruption

Mallet

Basement

Fear

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

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

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Disease

Creation

Opponent

Character

Extremity

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Skill

Friend

Merriment

Flame

Contempt

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

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