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 #241 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Overflowing is to replete as lithe is to __________.

Possible Answers:

illogical

comely 

supple

disdainful

portly 

Correct answer:

supple

Explanation:

Overflowing is a synonym for replete. Replete means to be amply equipped, or to have surpassed full. So to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for lithe. Lithe means flexible and supple. For clarification, "portly" means fat; "comely" means cute; "disdainful" describes a person or action worthy of negative description.

Example Question #242 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Vilify is to slander as laud is to __________.

Possible Answers:

exhale

inculcate

extol

temerity 

subsist 

Correct answer:

extol

Explanation:

Vilify and slander are synonyms, both words describe the action of speaking maliciously about someone and condemning them. Slander usually has a connotation of being untrue. To solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best synonym for laud. To laud something means to praise so the correct answer is “extol.” “Extol” means to describe the virtues of someone or something. For clarification, "subsist" means to manage to survive, exist; "inculcate" means instill; "temerity" means audacity.

Example Question #201 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Pedagogue is to teacher as sybarite is to __________.

Possible Answers:

doctor 

student 

ascetic

theist 

hedonist 

Correct answer:

hedonist 

Explanation:

A pedagogue is a synonym for teacher; so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of these answer choices is a synonym for sybarite. Sybarite means devoted to the pursuit of pleasure which is the same thing as a “hedonist.” For clarification, the opposite of "sybarite/hedonist" is an "ascetic." "Asceticism" is defined by the rejection and self-denial of luxury and material comforts. Also, a "theist" is someone who studies and believes in God. The prefix ped- is generally used in words relating to children as in pediatrician. 

Example Question #202 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Exorbitant is to excessive as careful is to __________.

Possible Answers:

succinct 

harrowing 

diligent

imposing 

haughty 

Correct answer:

diligent

Explanation:

Exorbitant and excessive are synonyms that both mean to do or have too much; so to solve this analogy you must determine the best synonym for careful. This should lead you to "diligent" which means to be conscientious, industrious and careful in work. For clarification, "succinct" means brief and to the point; "haughty" means bold; "harrowing" means frightening.

Example Question #203 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Quotidian is to ordinary as restitution is to _________.

Possible Answers:

compensation 

legislation 

monopolization 

invasion

mitigation

Correct answer:

compensation 

Explanation:

Quotidian is a synonym for ordinary so to solve this analogy you have to find the best synonym for restitution. Restitution is the return of something to its rightful owner or compensation given after a loss. The best answer is therefore “compensation.” For clarification, "mitigation" means to lessen the severity of an action, argument or crime; "legislation" refers to the making of laws; "monopolization" is an economic term for when one company controls all the distribution of a type of product.

Example Question #204 : Analogies

Demeanor is to manner as __________.

Possible Answers:

liberty is to captivity

spelling is to word

interest is to curiosity

hand is to thumb

delegation is to task

Correct answer:

interest is to curiosity

Explanation:

“Demeanor” is a noun that means “outward behavior,” while “manner” is a noun that can mean “a person’s way of behaving toward others.” So, “demeanor” and “manner” are synonyms, and we need to pick out an answer choice which also consists of a pair of synonyms. While “interest is to pastime” and “delegation is to task” might each look like a potentially correct answer, “delegation” is a noun that can mean either “a body of representatives,” or “the act of delegating.” So, while a task might be delegated, “delegation” and “task” are not synonymous, so “delegation is to task” cannot be the correct answer. “Interest,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “wanting to learn about something,” while “curiosity” can mean “a strong desire to learn something.” Because “interest” and “curiosity” are synonyms just as “demeanor” and “manner” are synonyms, “interest is to curiosity” is the correct answer.

Example Question #205 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Fallacious is to misleading as inclination is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Atrocity 

Inoculation

Propensity 

Perception

Denial 

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

"Fallacious" is a synonym of misleading, both words describe information that is confusing or deceptive, intended to give someone a false idea. In order to solve this analogy it is therefore necessary to determine the best available synonym for inclination. An inclination towards something is a tendency or a propensity towards something. For clarification, an atrocity is a terrible or horrific act committed against a group or an individual; inoculation is protection against disease.

Example Question #206 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Mimic is to imitate as masticate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Chew 

See

Think 

Jump 

Hear 

Correct answer:

Chew 

Explanation:

"Mimic" are "imitate" are synonyms that both mean to copy, so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for masticate. Masticate is a verb that means to chew.

Example Question #207 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Inclement is to stormy as ingenious is to _________.

Possible Answers:

Impervious

Threatening 

Winsome 

Clever

Magical 

Correct answer:

Clever

Explanation:

"Inclement" is a synonym for stormy so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for ingenious. Ingenious means particularly clever or inventive so the correct answer is “clever.” For clarification, impervious means not able to be penetrated; winsome means charming.

Example Question #208 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Inveterate is to habitual as iniquity is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Help

Justice 

Sin 

Declaration

Promotion 

Correct answer:

Sin 

Explanation:

"Inveterate" and habitual are synonyms that both mean fixed in practice, firmly established. So, to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for iniquity. Iniquity means sin or evil.

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