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:

Reservation 

Condemnation

Criticism 

Tribute 

Accusation 

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

Vandalism

Panorama

Flight

Milk

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:

Slang

Fear

Corruption

Basement

Mallet

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Extremity

Opponent

Disease

Creation

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #1315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Contempt

Merriment

Flame

Skill

Friend

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1316 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Official

Justice

Intimacy

Member

Limitation

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #1317 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Mood

Urgency

Potential

Description

Ease

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #1318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Assistance

Provocation

Tonality

Muscle

Jaundice

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #1319 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Purpose

Transition

Doorway

Penalty

Bend

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1320 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Crater

Margin

Sieve

Mirror

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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