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 #411 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

secretion

lottery

tinder

finery

accolade

Correct answer:

accolade

Explanation:

A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.

Example Question #451 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSUMPTION

Possible Answers:

coincedence

marvel

expending

protocol

meal

Correct answer:

expending

Explanation:

"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADDENDUM

Possible Answers:

tedium

sale

postscript

violence

confusion

Correct answer:

postscript

Explanation:

An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.

Example Question #1214 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONISM

Possible Answers:

ideology

dearth

miniature

hostility

fracture

Correct answer:

hostility

Explanation:

"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.

Example Question #1211 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SECESSION

Possible Answers:

Parcel

Withdrawal

Attention

Arrest

Lullaby

Correct answer:

Withdrawal

Explanation:

"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."

Example Question #1212 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AVOCATION

Possible Answers:

Discipline

Dread

Hobby

Validation

Fashion

Correct answer:

Hobby

Explanation:

An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."

Example Question #413 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

CHICANERY

Possible Answers:

Yawn

Combination

Empowerment

Etiquette 

Trickery

Correct answer:

Trickery

Explanation:

"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1213 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

SOPHISTRY

Possible Answers:

Deception

Animation

Market

Vision

Silence

Correct answer:

Deception

Explanation:

"Sophistry" is defined as reasoning that seems true but is actually false, usually intending to deceive or mislead someone. So, the best answer choice is the word "deception."

Example Question #422 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.

ACRIMONY

Possible Answers:

Conversation

Sleep

Revival

Bitterness

Shard

Correct answer:

Bitterness

Explanation:

"Acrimony" means bitterness, so "bitterness" is the correct answer.  

Example Question #463 : Synonyms

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

MORTALITY

Possible Answers:

Impermanence

Transgression

Neighborhood

Fantasy

Religion

Correct answer:

Impermanence

Explanation:

"Mortality" is the state of being subject to death, or impermanence.

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