SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #501 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ZEAL

Possible Answers:

Innocence

Imposition

Passion

Recuperation 

Savagery 

Correct answer:

Passion

Explanation:

Zeal means enthusiasm or passion for something.  

Example Question #502 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Trick

Authenticity

Institution

Dehydration

Empathy

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A ruse is a trick, which is defined as an action intended to deceive someone.  

Example Question #171 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCHOLARSHIP

Possible Answers:

Refrain

Work

Learning

Catastrophe

Ark

Correct answer:

Learning

Explanation:

Scholarship means academic study, or learning.

Example Question #172 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JUSTIFICATION

Possible Answers:

Reason

Eviction

Wisdom

Policy

Process

Correct answer:

Reason

Explanation:

Justification means the grounds or reason for doing something.

Example Question #173 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCRUTINY

Possible Answers:

Discomfort

Brilliance

Examination

Crime

Motivation

Correct answer:

Examination

Explanation:

Scrutiny means critical observation or close examination.

Example Question #174 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

FACILITY

Possible Answers:

Platform

Establishment

Spark

Courage

Obstruction

Correct answer:

Establishment

Explanation:

Facility means an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function.

Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ARSENAL

Possible Answers:

Chemical

Notebook

Country

Chisel

Weaponry

Correct answer:

Weaponry

Explanation:

An arsenal is a collection of weapons, or weaponry.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CALUMNY

Possible Answers:

Energy

Praise

Chill

Falsehood

Bravery

Correct answer:

Falsehood

Explanation:

A calumny is a lie or a slander meant to make someone look bad: it is a falsehood.

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DISCREPANCY

Possible Answers:

Chasm

Difference

Glitch

Corruption

Cable

Correct answer:

Difference

Explanation:

discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or difference between two things.

Example Question #503 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DEARTH

Possible Answers:

Darkness

Death

Dirt

Warmth

Absence

Correct answer:

Absence

Explanation:

A "dearth" is a lack of something or an absence of something.

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