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 #594 : Synonyms

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

SEDITION

Possible Answers:

Necessity 

Rebellion

Benefit

Dwelling

Hunger

Correct answer:

Rebellion

Explanation:

A "sedition" is a rebellion against a government.

Example Question #595 : Synonyms

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

ABLUTION

Possible Answers:

Cleansing 

Occupation

Protector

Picture

Jewelry

Correct answer:

Cleansing 

Explanation:

An "ablution" is a cleansing or washing, especially as part of a religious ritual.

Example Question #596 : Synonyms

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

MALNUTRITION

Possible Answers:

Marketing

Diet

Transformation

Idleness

Undernourishment

Correct answer:

Undernourishment

Explanation:

"Malnutrition" means lack of proper nutrition, or "undernourishment."

Example Question #597 : Synonyms

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

LASSITUDE

Possible Answers:

Whim

Precession

Weariness

Network

Specialty

Correct answer:

Weariness

Explanation:

"Lassitude" means weariness or a lack of energy. The root word "lassus" means tired.

Example Question #558 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

TORPOR

Possible Answers:

Sluggishness

Battleship

Knowledge

Grace

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Sluggishness

Explanation:

"Torpor" means sluggishness.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AVARICE

Possible Answers:

Preamble

Eclipse

Warning

Greed

Morale

Correct answer:

Greed

Explanation:

"Avarice" means greed.

Example Question #551 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PROXY

Possible Answers:

Recognition

Substitute

Quandary

Excess

Humility

Correct answer:

Substitute

Explanation:

A "proxy" is a person authorized to act as a substitute for another.

Example Question #561 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

GAMUT

Possible Answers:

Twinge

Range

Habit

Vanity

Specimen

Correct answer:

Range

Explanation:

A "gamut" is an entire range or scale.

Example Question #1351 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EXODUS

Possible Answers:

Spasm

Oath

Flue

Departure

Giant

Correct answer:

Departure

Explanation:

An "exodus" is a departure or emigration.

Example Question #1352 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AFFIDAVIT

Possible Answers:

Religious tract

List of insults

False statement

Funny story

Official document

Correct answer:

Official document

Explanation:

An "affidavit" is an official document or sworn statement offered as proof or evidence for something.

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