All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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
Census
Souvenir
Mercy
Objection
Pomp
Mercy
"Clemency" means mercy.
Example Question #591 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INIQUITY
Opportunity
Penmanship
Hazardous
Poise
Evil
Evil
"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
Synopsis
Perception
Law
Subsistence
Witticism
Law
"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
Wanderer
Delicacy
Generosity
Vacation
Trick
Trick
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
Meeting
Skull
Government
Opposition
Effort
Meeting
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
Hunger
Dwelling
Rebellion
Necessity
Benefit
Rebellion
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
Cleansing
Picture
Jewelry
Occupation
Protector
Cleansing
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
Marketing
Undernourishment
Transformation
Diet
Idleness
Undernourishment
"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
Network
Weariness
Precession
Whim
Specialty
Weariness
"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
Sluggishness
Battleship
Knowledge
Grace
Allegiance
Sluggishness
"Torpor" means sluggishness.