All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1111 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTENT
Bastion
Amnesty
Omen
Torrent
Power
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
Retort
Calamity
Joviality
Supplies
Indictment
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
Guffaw
Fracas
Malady
Larceny
Theology
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
Denouement
Echo
Squall
Edict
Completion
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.
Example Question #321 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESCARPMENT
Cliff
Harbinger
Portent
Diatribe
Indictment
Cliff
An "escarpment" is a steep "cliff" or drop-off. Don't confuse this with an "encampment" (military camp), which sounds similar. An "indictment" is an accusation or formal legal charge. "Harbinger" and "portent" are both synonyms for omen. A "diatribe" is a rant or tirade.
Example Question #322 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSEQUIES
Humility
Malady
Harbinger
Burial
Flattery
Burial
"Obsequies" are burial rites or funerary rituals. Don't confuse this with "obsequious," which describes a flattering or fawning person. "Humility" is modesty, and a "harbinger" is an omen. A "malady" is another word for an "affliction."
Example Question #323 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNALS
Records
Tender
Era
Progeny
Nemesis
Records
"Annals" are "records" or archives, usually yearly ones. "Tender" is currency, money. A "nemesis" is an arch-rival. "Era" is another word for "epoch." "Progeny" is a synonym for "offspring."