Extra Vocabulary To Learn (From SSAT Synonyms)

Question 1

Plight

Answer 1

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Question 2

Memento

Answer 2

An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.

Question 3

Allotment

Answer 3

The amount of something allocated to a particular person.

Question 4

Syncopated

Answer 4

Displace the beats or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa.

Question 5

Wordly

Answer 5

Of or concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than a spiritual existence.

Question 6

Eke Out

Answer 6

To make something go further or last longer

Question 7

Innate

Answer 7

Inborn; natural.

Question 8

Credo

Answer 8

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone’s actions.

Question 9

Benediction

Answer 9

The utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

Question 10

Polled

Answer 10

(of cattle, sheep, or goats) Lacking horns, either naturally or because they have been removed.

Question 11

Nautical

Answer 11

Of or concerning sailors or navigation; maritime.