SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

STRIFE

Possible Answers:

Conflict

Contentment

Construction

Weapon

Desert

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."

Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UMBRAGE

Possible Answers:

Courage

Effort

Trickery

Candor

Offense

Correct answer:

Offense

Explanation:

Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."

Example Question #471 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHAGRIN

Possible Answers:

Tantrum

Bewilderment

Sustinence

Intelligence

Distress

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."

Example Question #472 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ZEST

Possible Answers:

Tendency

Intelligence

Enthusiasm

Talent

Emptiness

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm

Explanation:

"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.

Example Question #473 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUIRK

Possible Answers:

Particle

Wrinkle

Idiosyncrasy

Mistake

Plan

Correct answer:

Idiosyncrasy

Explanation:

A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."

Example Question #474 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARITY

Possible Answers:

Satire

Debate

Tradition

Equality

Performance

Correct answer:

Equality

Explanation:

"Parity" means equality. The similarly pronounced "parody" is a synonym of satire.

Example Question #475 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DEBACLE

Possible Answers:

Pattern

Stipple

Discovery

Concern

Disaster 

Correct answer:

Disaster 

Explanation:

A “debacle” is an unfortunate event with disastrous consequences, so the best available synonym is “disaster.” 

Example Question #476 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARAGON

Possible Answers:

Trickery

Shape

Criticism

Emotion

Epitome

Correct answer:

Epitome

Explanation:

A "paragon" is a model or epitome, so "epitome" is the correct answer.

Example Question #477 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SCRUPLE

Possible Answers:

Liberty

Misgiving

Art

Duration

Promotion

Correct answer:

Misgiving

Explanation:

A "scruple" is a feeling of doubt or a misgiving because one feels out of suspicion that a course of action may be immoral, so "misgiving" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "scruple": "liberty" means freedom; "art" means the class of objects and activities subject to aesthetic criteria; "duration" means a length of time; and "promotion" means advancement.

Example Question #478 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PARADIGM

Possible Answers:

Insinuation

Polygon

Ideal

Design

Gesture

Correct answer:

Ideal

Explanation:

A "paradigm" is an ideal or perfect model of something. One might write, "He is the paradigm of a perfect student."

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