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 #1371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Wound

Trifle

Fear

Expression

Charm

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

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

Example Question #573 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Smile

Rant

Energy

Community

Sophistication

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #1372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Generality

Self-confidence

Accusation

Pool

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 #621 : Synonyms

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Hopelessness

Permanence

Admiration

Tendency

Transformation

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #576 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Deposit

Translation

Fate

Trap

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

Meaning

Scarcity

Abbreviation

Compliment

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 #621 : Synonyms

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Amazement

Combination

Argument

Agreement

Collection

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

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