
Tip
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, fortunate is a synonym for lucky; hoist is a synonym for raise; and melody is a synonym for tune. Synonym questions on the SSAT ask you to choose a word that has a meaning similar to that of a given word.

Sample Problem
POISE

Answer Options
(A) creativity
(B) respect
(C) sympathy
(D) composure
(E) secrecy
View Correct Answer

(D) composure
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