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 #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Criticism 

Reservation 

Accusation 

Tribute 

Condemnation

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Enterprise

Panorama

Milk

Flight

Vandalism

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #1313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Fear

Basement

Mallet

Corruption

Slang

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Extremity

Creation

Opponent

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #1314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Friend

Merriment

Flame

Contempt

Skill

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

Example Question #1315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Member

Official

Justice

Intimacy

Limitation

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #1316 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Potential

Urgency

Mood

Description

Ease

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Provocation

Muscle

Assistance

Jaundice

Tonality

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #1317 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Doorway

Purpose

Bend

Penalty

Transition

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Mirror

Margin

Sieve

Crater

Pattern

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

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