All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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
Fanciful
Propensity
Consecration
Integrate
Ramp
Propensity
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
Jurisdiction
Peninsula
Saying
Scorn
Mission
Saying
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
Conspiracy
Evolution
Disaster
Festival
Crash
Conspiracy
"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
Anger
Indifference
Intelligence
Grace
Legality
Grace
"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
Politics
Mammal
Art
Trick
Extinction
Trick
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
Construction
Desert
Conflict
Contentment
Weapon
Conflict
"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
Offense
Effort
Candor
Trickery
Courage
Offense
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
Intelligence
Bewilderment
Sustinence
Distress
Tantrum
Distress
"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
Enthusiasm
Talent
Intelligence
Tendency
Emptiness
Enthusiasm
"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
Idiosyncrasy
Plan
Wrinkle
Particle
Mistake
Idiosyncrasy
A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
