SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Nouns for Abstract Concepts

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Harmony 

Disagreement 

Connection 

Relationship 

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 #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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 #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Vandalism

Panorama

Enterprise

Milk

Flight

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Mallet

Corruption

Basement

Slang

Fear

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

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

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Creation

Opponent

Extremity

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Merriment

Skill

Friend

Flame

Contempt

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Justice

Member

Official

Limitation

Intimacy

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Mood

Ease

Description

Potential

Urgency

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Muscle

Jaundice

Tonality

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Purpose

Bend

Doorway

Penalty

Transition

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

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