SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #591 : Synonyms

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

CLEMENCY

Possible Answers:

Objection

Census

Souvenir

Pomp

Mercy

Correct answer:

Mercy

Explanation:

"Clemency" means mercy.

Example Question #592 : Synonyms

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

INIQUITY

Possible Answers:

Penmanship

Hazardous

Evil

Opportunity

Poise

Correct answer:

Evil

Explanation:

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

Example Question #593 : Synonyms

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

CANON

Possible Answers:

Subsistence

Synopsis

Witticism

Law

Perception

Correct answer:

Law

Explanation:

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

Example Question #594 : Synonyms

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

WILE

Possible Answers:

Wanderer

Vacation

Trick

Delicacy

Generosity

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "wile" is a trick or deception.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms

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

TRYST

Possible Answers:

Skull

Opposition 

Meeting

Effort

Government

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 #596 : Synonyms

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

SEDITION

Possible Answers:

Benefit

Necessity 

Hunger

Rebellion

Dwelling

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.

Example Question #597 : Synonyms

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

ABLUTION

Possible Answers:

Protector

Occupation

Picture

Jewelry

Cleansing 

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

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

Example Question #598 : Synonyms

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

MALNUTRITION

Possible Answers:

Undernourishment

Transformation

Marketing

Diet

Idleness

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

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

Example Question #599 : Synonyms

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

LASSITUDE

Possible Answers:

Specialty

Whim

Precession

Network

Weariness

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

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

Example Question #600 : Synonyms

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

TORPOR

Possible Answers:

Battleship

Grace

Sluggishness

Knowledge

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

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