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 #572 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Banter

Right

Celebration

Wreckage

Truth

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #241 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Fear

Charm

Expression

Trifle

Wound

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

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

Example Question #574 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Smile

Rant

Sophistication

Energy

Community

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Self-confidence

Pool

Generality

Accusation

Mistake

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #578 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Bowl

Growl

Omen

Season

Jail

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Admiration

Permanence

Tendency

Transformation

Hopelessness

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #577 : Identifying Synonyms

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Fate

Trap

Translation

Deposit

Extinguisher

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Harmony

Compliment

Scarcity

Abbreviation

Meaning

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Aggressive

Without

Thorough

Benign

Friendly

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #251 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Argument

Collection

Combination

Amazement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

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