SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #621 : Synonyms

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Permanence

Admiration

Transformation

Tendency

Hopelessness

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Extinguisher

Fate

Deposit

Translation

Trap

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #623 : Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Scarcity

Meaning

Abbreviation

Compliment

Harmony

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Thorough

Benign

Without

Friendly

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #1371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Combination

Amazement

Collection

Argument

Agreement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #621 : Synonyms

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Unpreparedness

Shyness

Readiness

Intelligence

Merger

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Bond

Malady

Rhyme

Acceptance

Development

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 #586 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Courage

Reality

Prescription

Vegetation

Growth

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Legality 

Party

Innocence

Abhorrence 

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

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

Example Question #587 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Confusion

Solace

Laundry

Label

Barrier

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors