SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Ruler

Fortress

City

Land

Town

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Messenger 

Marriage

Rhythm 

Patience 

Treasury

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Reptile

Instrument

Suspension

Standard

Bruise

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VIGNETTE

Possible Answers:

Vermin

Dialogue

Illustration

Wave

Resolution

Correct answer:

Illustration

Explanation:

A "vignette" is a small illustration or a decorative design.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

FISSURE

Possible Answers:

Sorrow

Crack

Grandeur

Vogue

Accomplishment

Correct answer:

Crack

Explanation:

A "fissure" is a crack, especially in a rock. The Latin root word, "fissus," means split.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONFLAGRATION

Possible Answers:

Audacity

Speech

Fire

Apparel

Pessimism

Correct answer:

Fire

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large, destructive fire.

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HOVEL

Possible Answers:

Campaign

Occupation

Performance

Shed

Allegory

Correct answer:

Shed

Explanation:

A "hovel" is an open shed or a very small, humble house.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HAMLET

Possible Answers:

Stage

Goblin

Nourishment

Antonym

Village

Correct answer:

Village

Explanation:

A "hamlet" is a small village.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

MAUSOLEUM

Possible Answers:

Counsel

Stubbornness

Spice

Division

Tomb

Correct answer:

Tomb

Explanation:

A "mausoleum" is a large, magnificent tomb.

Example Question #232 : Synonyms

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

DELUGE

Possible Answers:

Journey

Flood

Addition

Treasury

Happiness

Correct answer:

Flood

Explanation:

A "deluge" is a flood, or anything that overwhelms.

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