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:

Encumber

Singe

Flammable

Prune

Grouse

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:

sterile

neuter

poised

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 #91 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Err is to mistake as prognosticate is to _____________.

Possible Answers:

prediction

film

child

item

offering

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 #171 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Hypothermia is to cold as __________ is to oxidation.

Possible Answers:

rust 

precipitation

erosion

breeze

mist

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 #91 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Gratuity is to beneficial as solace is to ______________.

Possible Answers:

condescending

invigorating

comforting

endangering

frightening

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 #94 : Part/Whole, Part/Part, Example/Category, And Cause/Effect

Complete this analogy.

Allergy is to sneezing as injury is to __________.

Possible Answers:

coughing

falling

running

limping

disclosing

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 #23 : Cause And Effect

Complete this analogy.

Scurvy is to malnutrition as emphysema is to __________.

Possible Answers:

drinking 

eating 

swimming 

running 

smoking

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:

possessive

cute 

big 

monstrous 

small 

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 #92 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Enumerate is to list as bombastic is to __________.

Possible Answers:

jubilant 

intransigent

lethargic 

laconic 

verbose 

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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