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:

Distrust

Commendation

Belief

Velocity

Assignation

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:

Prevalence

Verisimilitude

Mendacity

Credulity

Bouquet

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

Discrepancy

Futility

Epitome

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:

Conviviality

Complacency

Tirade

Complicity

Iniquity

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:

Disposition

Judgment

Proclivity

Innuendo

Investigation

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:

Affection

Liveliness

Outcome

Consideration

Danger

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:

Winsome

Repose

Jettison

Attitude

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:

Penchant

Expurgation

Intoxication

Levity

Fancy

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 #1499 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONTRETEMPS

Possible Answers:

Indictment

Statuary

Preamble

Squall

Quarrel

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 #1500 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CLEMENCY

Possible Answers:

Mercy

Currency

Verisimilitude

Ire

Caprice

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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