SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Resonance

Panorama

Inaction

Disgust

Film

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Divider

Philosophy

Verification

Dream

Agenda

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

COSMOPOLITAN

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Responsible

Abundant

Worldly

Copious

Correct answer:

Worldly

Explanation:

"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.

Example Question #631 : Synonyms

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

BATTERY

Possible Answers:

Monologue

Assault

Outlet

Electrician

Communication

Correct answer:

Assault

Explanation:

"Battery" is an assault; a Monologue is a speech; Outlet is where you put an electiric plug; Communication is contacting others; an Electrician fixes things related to electricity.

Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABERRATION

Possible Answers:

Bourgeoisie

Fortitude

Deluge

Deviation

Metamorphosis

Correct answer:

Deviation

Explanation:

"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.

Example Question #632 : Synonyms

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

AMITY

Possible Answers:

Politics

Friendship

Consumerism

Deceit

Conflict

Correct answer:

Friendship

Explanation:

"Amity" means a friendly relationship, or friendship.

Example Question #261 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

IMBROGLIO

Possible Answers:

Reverence

Headdress

Disagreement

Pregnancy

Name

Correct answer:

Disagreement

Explanation:

An "imbroglio" is a misunderstanding or disagreement between people or nations. It also means a complicated or difficult situation.

Example Question #262 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

IDEAL

Possible Answers:

Precision

Factory

Agreement

Model

Vase

Correct answer:

Model

Explanation:

An ideal is a standard of perfection, or a model.

Example Question #633 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

PROVENANCE

Possible Answers:

Origin

Manipulation

Efficiency

Monopoly

Discouragement

Correct answer:

Origin

Explanation:

"Provenance" means place of origin, so "origin" is the correct answer. The latin root provenire means to come forth. None of the other words are close in meaning to "provenance": "discouragement" means dejection or impediment; "manipulation" means control; "efficiency" means competence; and "monopoly" means the exclusive economic control of a certain product.

Example Question #634 : Synonyms

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

GRACE

Possible Answers:

Sluggish

Gaze

Light

Ethereal

Agility

Correct answer:

Agility

Explanation:

One of the meanings of "grace" is elegance in movement. So, the best answer choice is "agility," which means the power of moving quickly and easily. "Sluggish" means slow, and the word "gaze" is unrelated because it means either to stare or look, or a stare or lookThe remaining choices, "ethereal" and "light," both can mean light in weight. While lightness can be a characteristic of "grace," "grace" requires some sort of movement when used in this way. Plus, "grace" is a noun whereas "light" is an adjective.

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