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 #211 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

__________ is to match as drench is to shower.

Possible Answers:

Flammable

Singe

Encumber

Grouse

Prune

Correct answer:

Singe

Explanation:

A "shower" would likely make one very wet or "drench" one. To "drench" means to soak with water, to be completely wet. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these might be caused by a match. Well, a "singe" is a minor burn, so this is the correct answer. Additionally, "prune" means trim, cut into a more orderly arrangement; "grouse" means carp, complain; "encumber" means burden, weigh down with; "flammable" means able to be lit on fire, likely to catch fire.

Example Question #212 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Reify is to real as spay is to _______________.

Possible Answers:

poised

neuter

sterile

soluble

desiccated

Correct answer:

sterile

Explanation:

To "reify" is to make something "real" or more "real." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that you make happen by "spaying" something. Well, to "spay" means to "neuter," to make "sterile," to make no longer able to have babies. Additionally, "poised" means calm and under control in a stressful situation, dignified; "desiccated" means dry, made dry by excessive heat; "soluble" means able to be dissolved in water.

Example Question #171 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Err is to mistake as prognosticate is to _____________.

Possible Answers:

film

offering

item

child

prediction

Correct answer:

prediction

Explanation:

To "err" is to make a "mistake," to do something in error. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine what it is that you make if you "prognosticate." Well, to "prognosticate" is to make a "prediction" about the future

Example Question #172 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Hypothermia is to cold as __________ is to oxidation.

Possible Answers:

rust 

erosion

mist

precipitation

breeze

Correct answer:

rust 

Explanation:

"Hypothermia" is an extremely dangerous medical condition resulting from prolonged exposure to the "cold." So, if "hypothermia" is caused by the "cold," what does "oxidation" cause? Well, "oxidation" is the process by which something is made "rusty," how "rust" is formed. Additionally, "erosion" is the process of reducing or moving something through prolonged exposure to wind or waves; "precipitation" is rainfall

Example Question #173 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Gratuity is to beneficial as solace is to ______________.

Possible Answers:

endangering

frightening

condescending

comforting

invigorating

Correct answer:

comforting

Explanation:

A "gratuity" is a perk, some special right or advantage conveyed on someone. A "gratuity" is "beneficial" (helpful, useful), so to solve this analogy you need to determine what "solace" is. Well, "solace" is relief or consolation offered in a time of hardship or suffering. "Solace" is therefore "comforting." Additionally, "condescending" means rude and based on the premise that the speaker knows better than the person being spoken to; "invigorating" means energizing, giving vigor to

Example Question #174 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Allergy is to sneezing as injury is to __________.

Possible Answers:

limping

disclosing

falling

coughing

running

Correct answer:

limping

Explanation:

An "allergy" is a notable cause of "sneezing," or, in other words, sneezing can be a symptom of allergies. There is a direct cause and effect relationship in this case. So, to solve this question you must figure out what a symptom of an injury would be. Injuries to the leg aerate main cause of a person "limping" or walking with an impeded gait.

Example Question #175 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Scurvy is to malnutrition as emphysema is to __________.

Possible Answers:

drinking 

eating 

smoking

running 

swimming 

Correct answer:

smoking

Explanation:

"Scurvy" is a disease caused by lack of vitamins and "malnutrition." "Malnutrition" is not having a sufficient supply of healthy or useful food. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these causes "emphysema." Well, "emphysema" is a lung disease marked by inability to breathe. It is primarily caused by "smoking." 

Example Question #1 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Corpulent is to fat as diminutive is to __________.

Possible Answers:

monstrous 

cute 

big 

small 

possessive

Correct answer:

small 

Explanation:

Corpulent is a synonym for fat, so to solve this analogy you need to find the best possible synonym for diminutive. Since diminutive means tiny the best possible answer choice is small.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Enumerate is to list as bombastic is to __________.

Possible Answers:

intransigent

jubilant 

lethargic 

verbose 

laconic 

Correct answer:

verbose 

Explanation:

Enumerate is a verb which means to list options and therefore is a synonym of list. To solve this analogy you are therefore looking for the best available synonym for bombastic. Bombastic is a noun or adjective used to describe pompous or long-winded language. Verbose is the correct answer, because it means expressed using too many words. For clarification jubilant means very happy; lethargic means tired or physically drained; laconic means brief; intransigent means stubborn.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Polemical is to argumentative as serene is to __________.

Possible Answers:

sad 

remorseful

whimsical 

peaceful 

angry 

Correct answer:

peaceful 

Explanation:

Polemical is a synonym of argumentative so to solve this analogy you need to find the best available synonym for serene. Serene means quiet and peaceful.

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