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 #251 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Euphoric is to elated as predisposed is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Wanton

Joyful

Poignant 

Regardless

Prone 

Correct answer:

Prone 

Explanation:

"Euphoric" and elated are synonyms that both describe deep happiness so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for predisposed. To be predisposed to something means to be prone or previously inclined towards something, so the correct answer is “prone.” For clarification, wanton means random; poignant means deep and meaningful.

Example Question #252 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Dogmatic is to hidebound as raucous is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Winsome 

Noisy 

Antagonistic

Smelly 

Unkind 

Correct answer:

Noisy 

Explanation:

"Dogmatic" and "hidebound" are synonyms that both mean extremely opinionated and rigid in beliefs so to solve this analogy you must determine the best available synonym for raucous. Raucous means unpleasantly loud and harsh-sounding so the correct answer is “noisy.” For clarification, winsome means charming; antagonistic means aggressive or hostile.

Example Question #253 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Complete this analogy.

Confound is to frustrate as daft is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Debonair

Foolish 

Unkind 

Acrimonious

Suspicious 

Correct answer:

Foolish 

Explanation:

"Confound" is a synonym for frustrate so to solve this analogy you have to determine which of the answer choices is the best available synonym for daft. Daft means silly or foolish. For clarification, acrimonious means bitter and hostile; debonair means suave and elegant.

Example Question #132 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Accentuate is to emphasize as peccadillo is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Gross miscalculation

Fish merchant 

Minor offense

First draft 

Spoiled meat 

Correct answer:

Minor offense

Explanation:

Accentuate and emphasize are synonyms that both mean highlight so to solve this analogy you have to identify the best available synonym for peccadillo. Peccadillo is defined as a minor offense. For clarification, gross in this context means obviously wrong; spoiled means ruined or inedible.

Example Question #133 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Calumny is to defamation as delude is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Augment 

Condone

Accept 

Suppose

Mislead

Correct answer:

Mislead

Explanation:

Calumny and defamation are synonyms that both describe the act of slandering or insulting someone’s reputation; therefore, in order to solve this analogy you need to determine the best available synonym for delude. To delude someone means to mislead or deceive them so the correct answer is “mislead.” For clarification, condone means support or allow; augment means increase or add to.

Example Question #134 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Erudite is to knowledgeable as audacious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Timid 

Severe 

Bashful

Daring 

Ashamed 

Correct answer:

Daring 

Explanation:

"Erudite" is a synonym for knowledgeable so to solve this analogy you have to determine the best available synonym for audacious. Audacious means bold and daring. For clarification, bashful and timid both mean shy; severe means extreme.

Example Question #135 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Sordid is to dirty as immaculate is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Clean 

Profound 

Antagonistic

Messy 

Wanton 

Correct answer:

Clean 

Explanation:

"Sordid" and dirty are synonyms where in this context dirty means immoral and distasteful behavior. To solve this analogy you therefore have to identify the best synonym for immaculate. Immaculate means clean or without flaws so the correct answer is “clean.” For clarification, wanton means random; antagonistic means hostile; profound means deep and meaningful.

Example Question #136 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Officious is to overbearing as gregarious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Mindful

Domineering

Tight 

Expressive 

Outgoing 

Correct answer:

Outgoing 

Explanation:

Officious and overbearing are synonyms that both describe someone who is bossy and self-important so to solve this analogy it is necessary to find the best available synonym for gregarious. Gregarious means friendly or sociable, so the correct answer is “outgoing.”

Example Question #137 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Cavort is to frolic as carouse is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Party 

Mourn 

Frighten 

Plan 

Repose 

Correct answer:

Party 

Explanation:

Cavort and frolic are synonyms that both describe joyful, carefree movement so to solve this analogy you must identify the answer choice that most resembles the meaning of carouse. To carouse means to drink and party. For clarification, repose means rest.

Example Question #138 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Plethora is to abundance as pertinacious is to __________.

Possible Answers:

Obstinate

Diabolical 

Arrogant 

Persuasive

Reformed

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

Plethora and abundance are synonyms which both mean to have more of something than is needed so to solve this analogy you must identify the best synonym for pertinacious. Pertinacious means stubborn so the correct synonym is “obstinate.” For clarification, diabolical means evil.

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