SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #621 : Synonyms

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Transformation

Hopelessness

Tendency

Admiration

Permanence

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #580 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Translation

Deposit

Extinguisher

Fate

Trap

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #581 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Scarcity

Meaning

Harmony

Compliment

Abbreviation

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Without

Thorough

Benign

Friendly

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Amazement

Collection

Argument

Combination

Agreement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #623 : Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Unpreparedness

Readiness

Merger

Intelligence

Shyness

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #624 : Synonyms

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Development

Malady

Acceptance

Rhyme

Bond

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #585 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Prescription

Growth

Reality

Vegetation

Courage

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Synonyms: choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Legality 

Occupation

Abhorrence 

Party

Innocence

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #625 : Synonyms

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Label

Barrier

Laundry

Solace

Confusion

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

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