Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts - SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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SCOURGE
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A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
A “scourge” is a plague or tormentor as in “the neighbor’s terrifying dog was the scourge of my childhood.” For clarification, weather can be used to mean to endure as in “he weathered the storm.”
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ABERRATION
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"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.
"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.
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BATTERY
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"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.
"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.
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COSMOPOLITAN
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"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.
"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.
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WATERSHED
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WATERSHED
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"Watershed" means a_n important point of division or transition between two phases_.
"Watershed" means a_n important point of division or transition between two phases_.
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ABEYANCE
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"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.
"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.
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BEDLAM
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"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.
"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.
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FÊTE
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A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.
A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.
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PLUCK
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"Pluck" means courage.
"Pluck" means courage.
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GESTATION
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GESTATION
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"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.
"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.
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PROXY
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A "proxy" is a substitute or representative.
A "proxy" is a substitute or representative.
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ODYSSEY
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An "odyssey" is a journey or voyage.
An "odyssey" is a journey or voyage.
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COVENANT
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"Covenant" means a contract or promise.
"Covenant" means a contract or promise.
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HAUTEUR
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"Hauteur" means a haughty manner, or arrogance.
"Hauteur" means a haughty manner, or arrogance.
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CHARISMA
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"Charisma"refers to a strong presence or charm.
"Charisma"refers to a strong presence or charm.
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PARADOX
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A "paradox" is a contradiction, or a statement that leads to a senseless conclusion.
A "paradox" is a contradiction, or a statement that leads to a senseless conclusion.
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RECONCILIATION
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"Reconciliation"is the restoration of friendly relations, the making consistent of two views, or the settlement between parties.
"Reconciliation"is the restoration of friendly relations, the making consistent of two views, or the settlement between parties.
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TENOR
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"Tenor" means the general sense, feeling, or gist of something.
"Tenor" means the general sense, feeling, or gist of something.
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HEGEMONY
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"Hegemony" is leadership or dominance.
"Hegemony" is leadership or dominance.
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TRYST
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A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
A "tryst" is an appointment to meet, especially one made secretly by lovers. It is also defined as the meeting itself.
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