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 #1491 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CREDULITY

Possible Answers:

Velocity

Distrust

Assignation

Commendation

Belief

Correct answer:

Belief

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Verisimilitude

Bouquet

Credulity

Prevalence

Mendacity

Correct answer:

Prevalence

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Oath

Epitome

Futility

Discrepancy

Aplomb

Correct answer:

Discrepancy

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Tirade

Complicity

Iniquity

Complacency

Conviviality

Correct answer:

Conviviality

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Investigation

Judgment

Proclivity

Disposition

Innuendo

Correct answer:

Investigation

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Consideration

Outcome

Liveliness

Danger

Affection

Correct answer:

Danger

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Attitude

Jettison

Repose

Winsome

Ponderous

Correct answer:

Attitude

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Expurgation

Levity

Penchant

Fancy

Intoxication

Correct answer:

Fancy

Explanation:

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 #370 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CONTRETEMPS

Possible Answers:

Quarrel

Squall

Preamble

Statuary

Indictment

Correct answer:

Quarrel

Explanation:

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 #371 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

CLEMENCY

Possible Answers:

Mercy

Currency

Verisimilitude

Caprice

Ire

Correct answer:

Mercy

Explanation:

"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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