SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CLEMENCY

Possible Answers:

Census

Souvenir

Mercy

Objection

Pomp

Correct answer:

Mercy

Explanation:

"Clemency" means mercy.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms

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

INIQUITY

Possible Answers:

Opportunity

Penmanship

Hazardous

Poise

Evil

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

"Iniquity" means wickedness. The best answer choice is "evil."

Example Question #592 : Synonyms

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

CANON

Possible Answers:

Synopsis

Perception

Law

Subsistence

Witticism

Correct answer:

Law

Explanation:

"Canon" means a rule, law, or principle. Don't confuse this with "cannon," which is a large gun.

Example Question #552 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

WILE

Possible Answers:

Wanderer

Delicacy

Generosity

Vacation

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "wile" is a trick or deception.

Example Question #593 : Synonyms

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

TRYST

Possible Answers:

Meeting

Skull

Government

Opposition 

Effort

Correct answer:

Meeting

Explanation:

A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.

Example Question #594 : Synonyms

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

SEDITION

Possible Answers:

Hunger

Dwelling

Rebellion

Necessity 

Benefit

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms

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

ABLUTION

Possible Answers:

Cleansing 

Picture

Jewelry

Occupation

Protector

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.

Example Question #596 : Synonyms

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

MALNUTRITION

Possible Answers:

Marketing

Undernourishment

Transformation

Diet

Idleness

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."

Example Question #597 : Synonyms

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

LASSITUDE

Possible Answers:

Network

Weariness

Precession

Whim

Specialty

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.

Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

TORPOR

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Battleship

Knowledge

Grace

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

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