SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #237 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

IOTA

Possible Answers:

Podium

Profile

Writing

Descendant

Speck

Correct answer:

Speck

Explanation:

"Iota" means a very small quantity. The best answer choice is "speck."

Example Question #238 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

HARBINGER

Possible Answers:

Period

Omen

Entrance

Embarrassment

Support

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

A "harbinger" is an omen or anything that indicates a future event.

Example Question #239 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

HUBRIS

Possible Answers:

Swirl

Apology

Pride

Evidence

Draft

Correct answer:

Pride

Explanation:

"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.

Example Question #240 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PRECIPITATE

Possible Answers:

Awake

Extreme

Rushed

Possible

Flooded

Correct answer:

Rushed

Explanation:

The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

NEXUS

Possible Answers:

Flirt

Approbation

Tirade

Damage

Connection

Correct answer:

Connection

Explanation:

A "nexus" is a connection.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Right

Banter

Truth

Wreckage

Celebration

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Wound

Expression

Trifle

Charm

Fear

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Community

Smile

Rant

Energy

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Generality

Mistake

Self-confidence

Pool

Accusation

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Jail

Season

Growl

Omen

Bowl

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

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