SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #415 : Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BREVITY. 

Possible Answers:

Pithiness 

Eternal 

Mellifluous

Volatile 

Discordant 

Correct answer:

Pithiness 

Explanation:

“Brevity” means briefness or the quality of being terse. This is most similar in meaning to pithiness, which means brief and to the point. For clarification, discordant means lacking harmony; mellifluous means smooth sounding; volatile means unstable; eternal means everlasting.

Example Question #1171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RETINUE

Possible Answers:

jewelry

practice

fundamentals

entourage

income

Correct answer:

entourage

Explanation:

A "retinue" is a group of advisers and assistants that accompanies someone, similar to an entourage.

Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DIN

Possible Answers:

float

turbulence

food

racket

precipice

Correct answer:

racket

Explanation:

A "din" is loud noises or a racket.

Example Question #414 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPULSE

Possible Answers:

apprehension

compulsion

bargain

proclamation

rapidity

Correct answer:

compulsion

Explanation:

An "impulse" is a sudden urge, desire, or compulsion to do something.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PATRONAGE

Possible Answers:

sponsorship

artistry

authority

multitude

combat

Correct answer:

sponsorship

Explanation:

"Patronage" is support given by a patron, or sponsorship.

Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Nouns

Synonyms

Ruse

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Model

Anxiety

Hedonist

Trick

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a trick. A hedonist is one who seeks pleasure. A model is a good example.

Example Question #421 : Synonyms

Synonyms

Penchant

Possible Answers:

Noxious

Tendency

Mandatory

Sluggish

Hostile

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Penchant" means tendency. Noxious means toxic; mandatory means required; sluggish means slow-moving; and hostile means threatening.

Example Question #1172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEDICTION

Possible Answers:

gratitude

obstacle

festivity

falsehood

blessing

Correct answer:

blessing

Explanation:

"Benediction" is the bestowing of a blessing.

Example Question #1173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

SANCTITY

Possible Answers:

reversal

plurality

righteousness

cognate

artistry

Correct answer:

righteousness

Explanation:

"Sanctity" refers to the state of being holy, or righteousness.

Example Question #1174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

AMNESTY

Possible Answers:

courage

layout

growth

camaraderie

pardon

Correct answer:

pardon

Explanation:

"Amnesty" means an official pardon.

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