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Example Question #1491 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULITY
Distrust
Commendation
Belief
Velocity
Assignation
Belief
"Credulity" means "belief" and particularly gullibility. This is an antonym for "distrust." Another word for "velocity" is speed, and another word for "assignation" is rendezvous. "Commendation" is acclaim or praise.
Example Question #1492 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURRENCY
Prevalence
Verisimilitude
Mendacity
Credulity
Bouquet
Prevalence
For an idea to gain "currency" is for it to become prevalent and widely accepted. A "bouquet" is a bunch of flowers, and "verisimilitude" is the appearance of realness. "Credulity" is gullibility, and "mendacity" is dishonesty.
Example Question #1493 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARITY
Oath
Discrepancy
Futility
Epitome
Aplomb
Discrepancy
A "disparity" is a "discrepancy" or difference. An "oath" is a vow, and an "epitome" is a paragon or a perfect example of something. "Futility" means pointlessness or fruitlessness. "Aplomb" is a synonym for "poise."
Example Question #1494 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAMARADERIE
Conviviality
Complacency
Tirade
Complicity
Iniquity
Conviviality
"Camaraderie" means comradeship, friendship, and "conviviality." "Iniquity" means evil, and "propinquity" means proximity. A "tirade" is a rant or a harangue. "Complicity" is guilt, and "complacency" is smug self-satisfaction.
Example Question #1495 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRY
Disposition
Judgment
Proclivity
Innuendo
Investigation
Investigation
An "inquiry" is another word for an investigation, a formal search for the truth primarily through questioning. Additionally, a "proclivity" is a natural tendency to do something or to prefer something; "innuendo" is a comment that is intended to be witty and is usually of a rude nature; "disposition" means temperament, character, a person's inherent qualities.
Example Question #1496 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLIGHT
Affection
Liveliness
Outcome
Consideration
Danger
Danger
"Plight" is danger, a situation that is dangerous or challenging, a predicament.
Example Question #1497 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Winsome
Repose
Jettison
Attitude
Ponderous
Attitude
"Disposition" refers to an individual's temperament, their character and nature. This is closest in definition to "attitude." Additionally, "winsome" means charming or attractive; "repose" means rest; "jettison" means get rid of, discard; "ponderous" means slow and boring.
Example Question #1498 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICE
Penchant
Expurgation
Intoxication
Levity
Fancy
Fancy
A "caprice" is a "fancy" or a whim. This is different from "levity," which means humor, lightheartedness, or vivacity. (Less commonly, it can describe a classical music composition.) "Intoxication" is drunkenness, and "expurgation" is censorship. A "penchant" for something is a proclivity, affinity, or liking for it.
Example Question #1499 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRETEMPS
Indictment
Statuary
Preamble
Squall
Quarrel
Quarrel
A "contretemps" is a minor "quarrel," disagreement, or argument. A "squall" is a storm or tempest. An "indictment" is a formal accusation or charge. "Preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," and "statuary" is another word for a group of statues.
Example Question #1500 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Mercy
Currency
Verisimilitude
Ire
Caprice
Mercy
"Clemency" is mercifulness, leniency, or forgiveness. "Verisimilitude" describes the appearance or quality of realness. A "caprice" is a whim or passing notion. "Currency" can mean either money or prevalence and popularity, depending on its context. "Ire" means wrath or anger.
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