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 #144 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Elephantine is to gigantic as __________ is to morbid.

Possible Answers:

astral

natal

devout

tumultuous

macabre

Correct answer:

macabre

Explanation:

"Elephantine" and "gigantic" are synonyms, both words mean excessively large, very big. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "morbid?" Well, "morbid" means demonstrating an abnormal and unsettling fascination with death. This is very similar in definition to "macabre," which means disturbing due to a close association with death. Additionally, "devout" means pious, deeply religious; "natal" means of or related to birth; "austral" means of or related to the south; "tumultuous" means chaotic, confusing and disordered.

Example Question #145 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Dugout is to shelter as lichen is to __________.

Possible Answers:

fortitude

temerity

stone

moss

quarry

Correct answer:

moss

Explanation:

"Dugout" and "shelter" are synonyms, both words mean a building intended to provide protection in the event of a bombing or other such act of war. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "lichen." Well, "lichen" is a very small, plant-like thing that grows on rocks and the sides of trees. This is also called a "moss." Additionally, a "quarry" is a place where stone or marble is mined; "fortitude" is strength and resilience, the ability to keep going in spite of setbacks; "temerity" is audacity, nerve, excessive arrogance and confidence especially in violation of the rules.

Example Question #146 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Indemnify is to __________ as modulate is to adjust.

Possible Answers:

duplicate

arrogate

supplicate

repatriate

compensate

Correct answer:

compensate

Explanation:

"Modulate" and "adjust" are synonyms, both words mean to make changes to something, to edit. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "indemnify." Well, "indemnify" means to give someone money for the loss of something or for harm caused. This is the same meaning as "compensate." Additionally, "duplicate" means produce a second copy of; "arrogate" means falsely lay claim to; "repatriate" means send someone back to the country they came from; "supplicate" means ask for passionately, beg, please.

Example Question #147 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Catholic is to __________ as civic is to urban.

Possible Answers:

rural

absent

present

universal

religious

Correct answer:

universal

Explanation:

"Civic" and "urban" are synonyms, both words mean of or related to a city or town. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "catholic." Well, "catholic" means all-encompassing, all-embracing, inclusive, or "universal." This is the original meaning of the Catholic Church (it was named as if it were the Universal Church, or the All-Encompassing Church). Additionally, "rural" means of or related to the countryside.

Example Question #148 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Adhere is to follow as renege is to __________.

Possible Answers:

fix

break

surround

catch

imprison

Correct answer:

break

Explanation:

"Adhere" means to stick to, to support, or to "follow." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "renege." Well, to "renege" is to go back on one's word, to "break" a promise or agreement

Example Question #149 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Elephant is to pachyderm as __________ is to death.

Possible Answers:

refinery

peon

epicene

quietus

epithet

Correct answer:

quietus

Explanation:

A "pachyderm" is another word for an "elephant," (although it can also be a rhino or a hippo). So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is another word for "death." The correct answer is "quietus," which is defined as "death," or a cause of "death," particularly if the "death" was a release from the burdens and suffering of life. Additionally, "epicene" means having the characteristics of both, or neither, genders; "epithet" means nickname, a phrase used to describe someone; a "refinery" is a machine or factory where raw material is refined; a "peon" is a subordinate, someone under the control and command of someone more powerful.

Example Question #150 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Decamp is to abscond as ______________ is to contravene.

Possible Answers:

cower

flout

conform

prune

sanction

Correct answer:

flout

Explanation:

"Decamp" means to leave somewhere suddenly or in a secretive fashion. This is very similar in meaning to "abscond," to run away with, or to leave in a secretive fashion. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is synonym of "contravene." Well, "contravene" means to ignore the rules, to find a way around regulations. This is the same meaning as "flout." Additionally, "conform" means change one's behavior to match the expectations of society; "cower" means recoil, move away from in fear; "prune" means trim; "sanction" means formally or officially approve or allow.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms, Antonyms, And Changes In Intensity

Complete this analogy.

Arrears is to _____________ as debility is to weakness.

Possible Answers:

alms

income

tax

tithe

debt

Correct answer:

debt

Explanation:

"Debility" means something that harms one or holds one back, a "weakness." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "arrears." Well, "arrears" is money owed, or "debt." Additionally, "alms" is money given to the poor, charity; "tax" is money given to the government; "tithe" is money given to the church; and "income" is money earned.

Example Question #241 : Analogies: Determining Meaning From Type Of Relationship

Complete this analogy.

Metropolis is to capital as ____________ is to ruin.

Possible Answers:

secession

misappropriation

perdition

partition

sedition

Correct answer:

perdition

Explanation:

"Metropolis" means urban center of a large empire or civilization. This is similar in meaning to "capital." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "ruin." Well, "perdition" is the condition of spiritual "ruin" and eternal damnation. Additionally, "sedition" is speech intended to cause discontent among a population, particularly to inspire action against the government; "secession" is the act of leaving a union; a "partition" is a wall or barrier meant to divide something; "misappropriation" is the act of taking something that does not belong to you and then misusing it.

Example Question #327 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Ingest is to eat as imbibe is to _______________.

Possible Answers:

drink 

meal 

peace 

conflict 

fighter 

Correct answer:

drink 

Explanation:

This analogy is descrbes a synonymous relationship. "Ingest" is a synonym of "eat." So, the correct answer is "drink," which is a direct synonym for "imbibe."

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