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 #1371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Right

Banter

Truth

Wreckage

Celebration

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #1372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Expression

Fear

Wound

Trifle

Charm

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #1373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Energy

Smile

Community

Sophistication

Rant

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #1374 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Generality

Accusation

Pool

Mistake

Self-confidence

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Jail

Season

Growl

Omen

Bowl

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #1375 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Hopelessness

Transformation

Tendency

Admiration

Permanence

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #1376 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Translation

Fate

Deposit

Trap

Extinguisher

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #1377 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Meaning

Compliment

Scarcity

Harmony

Abbreviation

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #1378 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Thorough

Benign

Without

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #1379 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Collection

Amazement

Combination

Argument

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

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