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 #182 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Criticism 

Tribute 

Accusation 

Condemnation

Reservation 

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 #183 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Vandalism

Enterprise

Panorama

Milk

Flight

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Slang

Basement

Mallet

Fear

Corruption

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 #185 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Skill

Merriment

Friend

Contempt

Flame

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Official

Member

Justice

Limitation

Intimacy

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Ease

Mood

Potential

Description

Urgency

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:

Tonality

Jaundice

Muscle

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #521 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Transition

Purpose

Bend

Doorway

Penalty

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #522 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Margin

Pattern

Sieve

Crater

Mirror

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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