SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #1041 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JURISPRUDENCE
Independence
Prudence
Fecundity
Law
Scholarship
Law
"Jurisprudence" is another word for the "law," either its practice or its philosophy. "Scholarship" is education and learning. "Prudence" is a synonym for "wise caution," and "fecundity" is a synonym for "fertility." "Independence" is an antonym of "dependence."
Example Question #1042 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMNESTY
Rebellion
Injustice
Insurrection
Hyperbole
Pardon
Pardon
"Amnesty" is, depending on the context, a "pardon" or a reprieve (often an official or political one). "Rebellion" and "insurrection" are synonyms, and "injustice" is unfairness. "Hyperbole" is a literary term for exaggeration.
Example Question #1043 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICTMENT
Ditty
Accusation
Bedlam
Pandemonium
Pestilence
Accusation
An "indictment" is a formal or official "accusation" or criminal charge. "Pandemonium" is another word for chaos, as is bedlam. "Pestilence" is another word for sickness, particularly on an epidemic level. A "ditty" is a short and simple tune.
Example Question #1044 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SALVE
Balm
Firmament
Hygiene
Vigilance
Security
Balm
A "salve" is a "balm" or soothing ointment. "Firmament" is another word for sky, and "security" is safety. "Hygiene" is another word for cleanliness, and "vigilance" is watchfulness, alertness.
Example Question #1045 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OVATION
Egress
Doldrums
Ingress
Boor
Applause
Applause
An "ovation" is sustained applause in approval of something. Additionally, "ingress" means entrance and "egress" means exit; a "boor" is a rude and obnoxious person; "doldrums" is a prolonged period of stagnation or depression, a feeling of melancholy and pointlessness.
Example Question #1046 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLUMAGE
Hair
Skin
Feathers
Fur
Scales
Feathers
The noun "plumage" refers to the feathers of a bird (particularly when those feathers are considered beautiful or extravagant).
Example Question #1047 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LEGERDEMIN
ardor
Deluge
Elegy
Hermit
Trickery
Trickery
"Legerdemain" is a synonym for "trickery" or chicanery. An "elegy" is a lament or a dirge. A "hermit" is a recluse, and "ardor" is passion or fervor. A "deluge" is a flood.
Example Question #1048 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COPSE
Paragon
Jurisprudence
Grove
Ordure
Approbation
Grove
A "copse" is another word for a "grove" or a thicket. "Jurisprudence" describes the philosophy of the law. "Ordure" is a synonym for "sewage" or filth. "Approbation" is a synonym for "approval," praise. A "paragon" is an epitome or perfect example.
Example Question #1049 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EPILOGUE
Pinnacle
Prologue
Clumsiness
Preamble
Conclusion
Conclusion
An "epilogue" is a "conclusion" or an afterword. It's the opposite of a "prologue" or "preamble," which is an introduction. A "pinnacle" is a peak, a high point. "Clumsiness" is awkwardness.
Example Question #1050 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MITER
Leadership
Sarcophagus
Headdress
Tomb
Turbulence
Headdress
A "miter" is a ceremonial "headdress." (It's also a type of woodworking joint.) "Turbulence" is tempestuousness. A "sarcophagus" is an ornamental coffin (found commonly among the ancient Egyptians), and a "dinghy" is a small boat.
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