All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #1108 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALTERCATION
Harm
Fight
Caprice
Caterwaul
Threnody
Fight
An "altercation" is a fight or brawl (usually physical unless specified: "a verbal altercation"). Although "harm" may well result from an "altercation," the two are not direct synonyms. A "caprice" is a whim or a fancy, and a "threnody" is a dirge or lament. "Caterwaul" is another word for a yowl or cry.
Example Question #1109 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DIN
Racket
Edict
Itinerary
Travail
Ordeal
Racket
A "din" is a "racket" or hubbub. "Edict" is another word for a decree, and itinerary means schedule. "Travail" is a synonym for "ordeal."
Example Question #1110 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEREGRINATION
Birthright
Eruption
Eructation
Wandering
Fecundity
Wandering
To "peregrinate" is to "wander." A "birthright" is a heritage, an inheritance. An "eructation" is a belch, and an "eruption" is an explosion. "Fecundity" is fertility, fruitfulness.
Example Question #1111 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Torrent
Omen
Power
Bastion
Amnesty
Omen
A "portent" is an "omen," a warning sign. Don't confuse "portent" with "potent," which means powerful. "Amnesty" is an official pardon or reprieve. A "bastion" is a stronghold, and a "torrent" is a downpour or a deluge.
Example Question #1112 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROVISIONS
Indictment
Retort
Supplies
Calamity
Joviality
Supplies
"Provisions" are "supplies" for a journey (usually food and equipment). A "retort" is a witty response. "Joviality" is a synonym for merriment, good humor. An "indictment" is an accusation. "Calamity" is a synonym for "disaster."
Example Question #1113 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFLICTION
Fracas
Theology
Guffaw
Larceny
Malady
Malady
"Affliction" and "malady" are both synonyms for disease, illness. A "fracas" can be anything from a noisy disagreement to a full-out brawl. A "guffaw" is a loud laugh. "Larceny" is theft, and "theology" is the study of religion.
Example Question #1114 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERBERATION
Edict
Echo
Completion
Denouement
Squall
Echo
"Reverberation" is the echoing or refraction of sounds. "Completion" is finishing, while a "denouement" is similarly a finale or conclusion. A "squall" is a storm. An "edict" is a decree or law.
Example Question #1115 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RAMPAGE
Cheerful behavior
Altercation
Generosity
Violent behavior
Widespread behavior
Violent behavior
A "rampage" is a mass act of violence, looting, or other criminal behavior. Although "rampages" are often widespread, the two are not synonymous. A synonym for "generosity" is magnanimity, while an "altercation" is a fight. "Cheerful" behavior might be considered vivacity.
Example Question #1116 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STRIFE
Pandemonium
Copse
Pandemic
Conflict
Alacrity
Conflict
"Strife" is "conflict," disagreement. It can occur on an interpersonal level or a regional or national level. "Pandemonium" means chaos, and a "pandemic" is a global epidemic. "Alacrity" is liveliness. A "copse" is a thicket or grove.
Example Question #1117 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HABERDASHERY
Food shop
Clothing shop
Stables
Hat shop
Vestment
Clothing shop
A "haberdashery" sells fine gentlemen's clothing. A "millinery" sells hats, and any number of specialized establishments can sell particular kinds of foods. In certain contexts, a "livery" is another word for stables. A "vestment" is a garment itself, not a shop that sells garments.
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