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 #252 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ALACRITY

Possible Answers:

Shyness

Merger

Unpreparedness

Readiness

Intelligence

Correct answer:

Readiness

Explanation:

"Alacrity" means with speed or readiness.

Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

GESTATION

Possible Answers:

Malady

Bond

Acceptance

Development

Rhyme

Correct answer:

Development

Explanation:

"Gestation" means the process of carrying young in the uterus during pregnancy. It also means the mental development of an idea or plan.

Example Question #1383 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PLUCK

Possible Answers:

Growth

Prescription

Reality

Courage

Vegetation

Correct answer:

Courage

Explanation:

"Pluck" means courage.

Example Question #1384 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in question.

FÊTE

Possible Answers:

Party

Legality 

Abhorrence 

Occupation

Innocence

Correct answer:

Party

Explanation:

A fête is a festive celebration or a holiday. The best answer choice is the word party.

Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BEDLAM

Possible Answers:

Barrier

Confusion

Solace

Label

Laundry

Correct answer:

Confusion

Explanation:

"Bedlam" means a state of confusion and uproar.

Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

ABEYANCE

Possible Answers:

Resonance

Inaction

Panorama

Film

Disgust

Correct answer:

Inaction

Explanation:

"Abeyance" is a state of temporary inactivity.

Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

WATERSHED

Possible Answers:

Divider

Philosophy

Agenda

Verification

Dream

Correct answer:

Divider

Explanation:

"Watershed" means an important point of division or transition between two phases.

Example Question #591 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

COSMOPOLITAN

Possible Answers:

Copious

Worldly

Abundant

Impoverished

Responsible

Correct answer:

Worldly

Explanation:

"Cosmopolitan" means worldly; Copious and Abundant means a lot; Impoverished means poor; and Responsible means in control of.

Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BATTERY

Possible Answers:

Monologue

Outlet

Electrician

Communication

Assault

Correct answer:

Assault

Explanation:

"Battery" is an assault; a Monologue is a speech; Outlet is where you put an electiric plug; Communication is contacting others; an Electrician fixes things related to electricity.

Example Question #1381 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ABERRATION

Possible Answers:

Deluge

Fortitude

Deviation

Metamorphosis

Bourgeoisie

Correct answer:

Deviation

Explanation:

"Aberration" means deviation; Bourgeoisie means middle class; Deluge is a flood; Fortitude means bravery; and Metamorphosis means a transformation.

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