SSAT Vocabulary Quiz: Synonyms

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What is a synonym for 'astute'?

  • amorphous
  • aloof
  • acute (correct)
  • audacious

What is a synonym for 'benevolence'?

  • acclaim
  • animosity
  • affable
  • altruistic (correct)

What is a synonym for 'atrocity'?

  • annihilate (correct)
  • absurd
  • artifice
  • abhor

What is a synonym for 'bias'?

<p>prejudice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a synonym for 'aghast'?

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The artist's use of vibrant colors and abstract shapes was an attempt to _______ the viewer's senses.

<p>beguile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The new employee was surprised by the _______ nature of her coworkers, who made her feel welcome on her first day.

<p>affable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The charity worker's _______ efforts to help those in need were truly inspiring.

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The detective tried to _______ the suspect's alibi, but it seemed suspiciously rehearsed.

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The government's new policy was designed to _______ the suffering of those affected by the natural disaster.

<p>alleviate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Quiz

Negative Emotions and Actions

  • Abhor: to feel intense dislike or hatred
  • Absurd: extremely silly or unreasonable
  • Aghast: feeling shocked or amazed
  • Animosity: a strong feeling of hatred or anger
  • Annihilate: to completely destroy something
  • Atrocity: a very cruel or violent act
  • Belligerence: a strong desire to fight or argue

Positive Emotions and Actions

  • Acclaim: to praise or approve something enthusiastically
  • Affable: being friendly and pleasant
  • Altruistic: showing a desire to help others
  • Ardent: feeling or showing strong enthusiasm or passion
  • Benevolence: a kind and generous nature
  • Bliss: a state of complete happiness or joy

Social Interactions and Relationships

  • Adjunct: a person or thing that adds to or supports something
  • Admonish: to warn or advise someone about something
  • Affable: being friendly and pleasant
  • Aloof: being distant or unfriendly
  • Benefactor: a person who gives help or support
  • Beguile: to charm or attract someone

Clarity and Understanding

  • Acute: having a sharp or quick mind
  • Articulate: able to express thoughts clearly and effectively
  • Artifice: a clever or deceptive trick
  • Ascertain: to find out or discover something
  • Astute: having a quick and clever mind
  • Audacity: the quality of being bold and daring

Miscellaneous

  • Alleviate: to make something less severe or unpleasant
  • Amend: to change or improve something
  • Amorphous: having no clear shape or form
  • Banal: lacking originality or interest
  • Bias: a tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration

Vocabulary Quiz

Synonyms for Difficult Words

  • Abhor: detest, loathe, despise
  • Absurd: ridiculous, foolish, illogical
  • Acclaim: praise, applaud, commend
  • Acute: sharp, intense, severe
  • Adjunct: assistant, aide, associate
  • Admonish: warn, caution, advise
  • Affable: friendly, pleasant, agreeable
  • Aghast: shocked, horrified, thunderstruck
  • Alleviate: relieve, soothe, mitigate
  • Aloof: distant, reserved, cold
  • Altruistic: selfless, generous, philanthropic
  • Amend: correct, revise, modify
  • Amorphous: shapeless, formless, vague
  • Animosity: hostility, ill will, resentment
  • Annihilate: destroy, eliminate, obliterate
  • Ardent: passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
  • Articulate: eloquent, fluent, expressive
  • Artifice: deceit, trickery, cunning
  • Ascertain: determine, discover, find out
  • Astute: clever, wise, perceptive
  • Atrocity: cruelty, brutality, outrage
  • Audacity: boldness, nerve, impudence
  • Banal: dull, ordinary, uninspired
  • Beguile: charm, fascinate, allure
  • Belligerence: hostility, aggression, combativeness
  • Benefactor: patron, supporter, donor
  • Benevolence: kindness, generosity, charity
  • Bias: prejudice, partiality, discrimination
  • Bliss: happiness, joy, delight

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