SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms

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

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Example Questions

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.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Pattern

Sieve

Crater

Margin

Mirror

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

Example Question #562 : Synonyms

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Format

Income

Inclination

Adventure

Sphere

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Meddling

Intermission

System

Messenger

Veil

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

An interference is the action or cause of interfering, or meddling.

Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Scandal

Conjecture

Uprising

Game

Implement

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Speculation is the forming of a theory or conjecture without solid evidence.

Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Contest

Speech

Spiral

Tapestry

Election

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Companionship

Identity

Apology

Discontinuation

Representation

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

Withdrawal means the action of stopping to participate in something, or a discontinuation.

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