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 #511 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DISSONANCE

Possible Answers:

Connection 

Disagreement 

Concord 

Harmony 

Relationship 

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 #512 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Reservation 

Condemnation

Accusation 

Criticism 

Tribute 

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 #513 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Panorama

Enterprise

Vandalism

Flight

Milk

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #514 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Basement

Corruption

Fear

Mallet

Slang

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

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

Example Question #515 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Creation

Opponent

Disease

Character

Extremity

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Flame

Contempt

Merriment

Skill

Friend

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Intimacy

Limitation

Member

Justice

Official

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #518 : Synonyms: Nouns

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 #181 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Assistance

Provocation

Muscle

Tonality

Jaundice

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Transition

Purpose

Bend

Penalty

Doorway

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

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