SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #511 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DELIBERATE

Possible Answers:

Financial

Questionable

Current

Intentional

Elegant

Correct answer:

Intentional

Explanation:

Deliberate means done consciously, or intentional.

Example Question #512 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

HERITAGE

Possible Answers:

Reminder

Error

Tradition

Dwelling

Salon

Correct answer:

Tradition

Explanation:

Heritage means something passed down through genertions culturally, or a tradition.

Example Question #513 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Harmony 

Relationship 

Disagreement 

Connection 

Concord 

Correct answer:

Disagreement 

Explanation:

A “dissonance” is an experience of inconsistency or disagreement. To suffer a “dissonance” between your opinion and someone else’s indicates that the two of you disagree. Harmony and concord, and to a lesser extent connection and relationship, are all antonyms of “dissonance.”

Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Accusation 

Condemnation

Tribute 

Reservation 

Criticism 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Enterprise

Milk

Flight

Panorama

Vandalism

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Mallet

Fear

Corruption

Basement

Slang

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Opponent

Creation

Extremity

Character

Disease

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #518 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Merriment

Contempt

Skill

Friend

Flame

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

Example Question #519 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Justice

Limitation

Intimacy

Official

Member

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #520 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Potential

Mood

Urgency

Description

Ease

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

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