SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Identifying Synonyms

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Example Questions

Example Question #571 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HUBRIS

Possible Answers:

Pride

Apology

Evidence

Draft

Swirl

Correct answer:

Pride

Explanation:

"Hubris" means excessive pride or arrogance.

Example Question #572 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PRECIPITATE

Possible Answers:

Flooded

Rushed

Awake

Extreme

Possible

Correct answer:

Rushed

Explanation:

The adjective "precipitate" means rushed, very sudden, or overly hasty.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

NEXUS

Possible Answers:

Connection

Approbation

Tirade

Damage

Flirt

Correct answer:

Connection

Explanation:

A "nexus" is a connection.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Celebration

Truth

Wreckage

Right

Banter

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Wound

Expression

Trifle

Charm

Fear

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Energy

Smile

Rant

Community

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Generality

Accusation

Pool

Mistake

Self-confidence

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Jail

Season

Growl

Omen

Bowl

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Hopelessness

Transformation

Admiration

Tendency

Permanence

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #247 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Extinguisher

Fate

Trap

Deposit

Translation

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

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