All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #611 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IOTA
Profile
Writing
Speck
Descendant
Podium
Speck
"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
Embarrassment
Support
Omen
Period
Entrance
Omen
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
Apology
Swirl
Evidence
Draft
Pride
Pride
"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
Flooded
Awake
Rushed
Extreme
Possible
Rushed
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
Tirade
Approbation
Damage
Connection
Flirt
Connection
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
Banter
Celebration
Wreckage
Right
Truth
Right
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
Charm
Expression
Trifle
Wound
Fear
Trifle
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
Community
Rant
Smile
Energy
Sophistication
Rant
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
Self-confidence
Pool
Accusation
Mistake
Generality
Self-confidence
"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
Bowl
Growl
Omen
Season
Jail
Omen
An "augury" is an omen or sign.
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