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 #251 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Argument

Collection

Combination

Amazement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Intelligence

Merger

Readiness

Shyness

Unpreparedness

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Acceptance

Rhyme

Bond

Development

Malady

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Vegetation

Courage

Growth

Prescription

Reality

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #587 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Occupation

Legality 

Party

Innocence

Abhorrence 

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Solace

Confusion

Barrier

Laundry

Label

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Inaction

Film

Resonance

Panorama

Disgust

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Philosophy

Divider

Dream

Agenda

Verification

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

COSMOPOLITAN

Possible Answers:

Responsible

Impoverished

Abundant

Worldly

Copious

Correct answer:

Worldly

Explanation:

"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.

Example Question #252 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BATTERY

Possible Answers:

Monologue

Electrician

Outlet

Communication

Assault

Correct answer:

Assault

Explanation:

"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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