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 #1181 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

dejection

severity

creativity

culture

annoyance

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

When used as a noun, "pique" means irritation or resentment.

Example Question #1182 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

revolution

convention

complexity

slavery

liberation

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #1183 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

belligerance

system

bitterness

pleasantry

danger

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #1184 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

texture

sheen

politics

training

fame

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #1185 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

loophole

argument

occupant

restriction

doubt

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

A "reservation" is a doubt or scruple about doing something.

Example Question #389 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

corporation

disobediance 

authoritarianism

indifference

relaxation

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #1186 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

shiver

summit

politician

detail

agreement

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

Example Question #1187 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ACQUIESCENCE

Possible Answers:

compound

consent

proprietor

reflection

habit

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

"Acquiescence" means reluctant acceptance of something.

Example Question #1188 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

right

upbringing

sanction

language

worthiness

Correct answer:

right

Explanation:

"Prerogative" refers to a right or privilege of an individual or group.

Example Question #1189 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPUDENCE

Possible Answers:

bounty

audacity

lavishness

vulgarity

temperance

Correct answer:

audacity

Explanation:

"Impudence" means impertinence or audacity.

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