SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #611 : Synonyms

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

IOTA

Possible Answers:

Profile

Writing

Speck

Descendant

Podium

Correct answer:

Speck

Explanation:

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

Example Question #612 : Synonyms

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

HARBINGER

Possible Answers:

Embarrassment

Support

Omen

Period

Entrance

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

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

Example Question #571 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HUBRIS

Possible Answers:

Apology

Swirl

Evidence

Draft

Pride

Correct answer:

Pride

Explanation:

"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.

Example Question #613 : Synonyms

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

PRECIPITATE

Possible Answers:

Flooded

Awake

Rushed

Extreme

Possible

Correct answer:

Rushed

Explanation:

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

Example Question #614 : Synonyms

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

NEXUS

Possible Answers:

Tirade

Approbation

Damage

Connection

Flirt

Correct answer:

Connection

Explanation:

A "nexus" is a connection.

Example Question #615 : Synonyms

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Banter

Celebration

Wreckage

Right

Truth

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #614 : Synonyms

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Charm

Expression

Trifle

Wound

Fear

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

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

Example Question #617 : Synonyms

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Community

Rant

Smile

Energy

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #615 : Synonyms

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Self-confidence

Pool

Accusation

Mistake

Generality

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #578 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Bowl

Growl

Omen

Season

Jail

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

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