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 #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCLINATION

Possible Answers:

Fanciful 

Propensity 

Consecration

Integrate 

Ramp

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.

Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADAGE

Possible Answers:

Jurisdiction

Peninsula

Saying

Scorn

Mission

Correct answer:

Saying

Explanation:

An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.

Example Question #465 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COLLUSION

Possible Answers:

Conspiracy

Evolution

Disaster

Festival

Crash

Correct answer:

Conspiracy

Explanation:

"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."

Example Question #466 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

POISE

Possible Answers:

Anger

Indifference

Intelligence

Grace

Legality

Correct answer:

Grace

Explanation:

"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.

Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Politics

Mammal

Art

Trick

Extinction

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."

Example Question #467 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

STRIFE

Possible Answers:

Construction

Desert

Conflict

Contentment

Weapon

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."

Example Question #468 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

UMBRAGE

Possible Answers:

Offense

Effort

Candor

Trickery

Courage

Correct answer:

Offense

Explanation:

Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."

Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CHAGRIN

Possible Answers:

Intelligence

Bewilderment

Sustinence

Distress

Tantrum

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."

Example Question #514 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ZEST

Possible Answers:

Enthusiasm

Talent

Intelligence

Tendency

Emptiness

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm

Explanation:

"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.

Example Question #515 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

QUIRK

Possible Answers:

Idiosyncrasy

Plan

Wrinkle

Particle

Mistake

Correct answer:

Idiosyncrasy

Explanation:

A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."

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