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 #47 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SPOIL

Possible Answers:

Pamper

Frustrate

Erode

Accelerate

Abridge

Correct answer:

Pamper

Explanation:

"Spoil" means pamper or coddle, so "pamper" is the correct answer. "Frustrate" means disappoint or block something from happening. "Erode" means wear away. "Accelerate" means go faster. "Abridge" means shorten or cut out parts of a text.

Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PERJURE

Possible Answers:

Demolish

Cooperate

Lie

Discredit

Entertain

Correct answer:

Lie

Explanation:

"Perjure" means lie under oath, so "lie" is the correct answer. "Discredit" means harm someone's or something's reputation. "Entertain" means amuse or provide a person with some type of enjoyment. "Demolish" means destroy. "Cooperate" means work with others to accomplish a common goal.

Example Question #49 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

JEER

Possible Answers:

to ignite

to notify

to imply

to obstruct

to mock

Correct answer:

to mock

Explanation:

"Jeer" means to ridicule or to mock. "Notify" means to tell or inform someone of something. "Obstruct" means to prevent or to block. "Imply" means to hint or suggest without stating directly. "Ignite" means to light up or set on fire.

Example Question #50 : Synonyms: Verbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

PARDON

Possible Answers:

Bloat

Forgive

Delude

Wane

Imply

Correct answer:

Forgive

Explanation:

"Pardon" means to forgive. "Delude" means to trick or deceive. "Wane" means to lessen or decrease. "Bloat" means to become larger or swollen from a liquid. "Imply" means to infer ot hint at without stating directly.

Example Question #2561 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

BLUSTER

Possible Answers:

Amend

Bellow

Stun

Demolish

Quantify

Correct answer:

Bellow

Explanation:

"Bluster" means to bellow or talk to a very loud and aggressive manner. "Quantify" means to count or figure out the value of something. "Demolish" means to get rid of or destroy. "Amend" means to repair ot make better. "Stun" means to knock out or shock someone.

Example Question #2562 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

WHEEDLE

Possible Answers:

Compel

Mislead

Fulfill

Coax

Disengage

Correct answer:

Coax

Explanation:

"Wheedle" means to coax or persuade using flattery. "Fulfill" means to complete or to satisfy a task. "Disengage" means to separate or detach from something. "Compel" means to force a person to do something. "Mislead" means to deceive or to lie.

Example Question #2563 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

ACCENTUATE

Possible Answers:

Amass

Confront

Highlight

Frustrate

Undermine

Correct answer:

Highlight

Explanation:

"Accentuate" means to highlight or emphasize. "Undermine" means to weaken. "Confront" means to come face-to-face with, or to challenge. "Amass" means to accumulate or gather. "Frustrate" to foil or block a plan or some action.

Example Question #1771 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

MALIGN

Possible Answers:

Magnify

Lacerate

Slander

Urge

Inundate

Correct answer:

Slander

Explanation:

"Malign" means to slander or to speak in a critical manner of a person's reputation. "Magnify" means to enlarge or make something look bigger. "Lacerate" means to tear or cut. "Inundate" means to flood. "Urge" means to push or persuade a person to do something.

Example Question #2564 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

OSTRACIZE

Possible Answers:

Include

Craft

Birdlike

Exclude

Burn

Correct answer:

Exclude

Explanation:

"Ostracize" means exclude or banish someone from something, so "exclude" is the correct answer. Considering the other answer choices, "include" cannot be the correct answer becuase "include" means accept or welcome into a group, making it an antonym of "ostracize" and "exclude." "Birdlike" means avian, "burn" means set on fire or injure with fire, and "craft," when used as a verb, means make or construct.

Example Question #2565 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COAX

Possible Answers:

Withdraw

Persuade

Classify

Diminish

Buffet

Correct answer:

Persuade

Explanation:

"Coax" means to convince or to "persuade." "Buffet" means to strike something, such as with a punch. "Classify" means to arrange into classes or groups usually based on similar or shared qualities. "Diminish" means to lessen or to decrease. "Withdraw" means to rescind, to remove, or to retreat.

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