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 #186 : Synonyms: Verbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

STAGNATE

Possible Answers:

condemn

purport

infest

languish

croon

Correct answer:

languish

Explanation:

"Stagnate" means to become stagnant, cease to flow, or to languish.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CORDON

Possible Answers:

deplete

resolve

isolate

propel

encourage

Correct answer:

isolate

Explanation:

To "cordon" off something is to isolate it.

Example Question #2701 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

OSSIFY

Possible Answers:

solidify

destruct

protest

distribute

explore

Correct answer:

solidify

Explanation:

"Ossify" means to harden, solidify, or to become bone.

Example Question #1902 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GNASH

Possible Answers:

Raise

Bite

Prepare

Combine

Differentiate

Correct answer:

Bite

Explanation:

"Gnash" means to grind together and often refers to teeth, or to bite, so "bite" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2702 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

COWER

Possible Answers:

Rise

Disappoint

Crouch

Alienate

Commend

Correct answer:

Crouch

Explanation:

"Cower" means to crouch down to distance oneself from something frightening. "Crouch," a verb that means stoop or squat, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cower," so "crouch" is the correct answer.

Example Question #2702 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CAREEN

Possible Answers:

loosen

hurtle

congregate

assemble

threaten

Correct answer:

hurtle

Explanation:

"Careen" means to move quickly and uncontrolled in a particular direction, or hurtle through somewhere.

Example Question #2703 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BUFFET

Possible Answers:

Fold

Enjoy

Strike

Post

Dye

Correct answer:

Strike

Explanation:

When used as a verb, "buffet" means to strike with force. "Strike," a verb that means hit with force, is closest in meaning to "buffet," so it is the correct answer.

Example Question #2704 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACCELERATE

Possible Answers:

Retreat

Exploit

Slow down

Stop

Speed up

Correct answer:

Speed up

Explanation:

"Accelerate" means to speed up. "Slow down" has the opposite meaning; it means to travel at a slower speed. "Stop" means to end or halt. "Retreat" means to withdraw or pull back. "Exploit" means to make full use of or to benefit from.

Example Question #2705 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

OCCLUDE

Possible Answers:

Close

Live

Hand

Petrify

Relish

Correct answer:

Close

Explanation:

"Occlude" means close or stop up, so "close" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "occlude": "live" means exist in a state that is alive; "petrify" means scare greatly; "hand" means pass something to someone; and "relish" means enjoy.

Example Question #2703 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DWINDLE

Possible Answers:

Rotate

Diminish

Hang

Foretell

Tease

Correct answer:

Diminish

Explanation:

"Dwindle" means diminish gradually, so "diminish," which means decline or decrease, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "dwindle" and "diminish": "foretell" means predict or prognosticate; "hang" means dangle or suspend; "rotate" means spin or revolve; and "tease" means goad or mock.

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