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 #31 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONSTITUENT

Possible Answers:

Villain

Chuckle

Commandment

Voter

Question

Correct answer:

Voter

Explanation:

A "constituent" is a voter or a part of a whole.

Example Question #32 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

COQUETTE

Possible Answers:

Diagram

Worth

Flirt

Stamp

Revelation

Correct answer:

Flirt

Explanation:

A "coquette" is a woman who flirts.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONNOISSEUR

Possible Answers:

Decay

Expert

Aviator

Falsehood

Combination

Correct answer:

Expert

Explanation:

A "connoisseur" is a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field. The best answer choice is "expert."

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Nouns

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CADRE

Possible Answers:

Response

Conveyance

Squad

Optimism

Exertion

Correct answer:

Squad

Explanation:

A "cadre" is a group of qualified, professional military servicemen that trains new units. The best answer is "squad."

Example Question #831 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

HERMIT

Possible Answers:

Lethargy

Recluse

Socialite

Contamination

Synopsis

Correct answer:

Recluse

Explanation:

"Hermit" is a recluse or a person who lives alone. "Socialite" is the antonym; it means a person who is well-known and popular and enjoys social events. "Synopsis" is a summary or overview. "Contamination" means the pollution or adulteration of something. "Lethargy" means exhaustion or sluggishness.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BROKER

Possible Answers:

Criminal

Jailer

Prisoner

Misfit

Dealer

Correct answer:

Dealer

Explanation:

The words "broker" and "dealer" are synonyms. They are used to refer to people who negotiate sales or deals. The other words do not share this meaning.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SLEUTH

Possible Answers:

Vagabond

Criminal

Soldier

Entrepreneur

Detective

Correct answer:

Detective

Explanation:

"Sleuth" and "detective" are synonyms. An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "vagabond" is someone who wanders without a fixed home. A "soldier" fights in an army, and a "criminal" commits illegal acts.

Example Question #83 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VAGABOND

Possible Answers:

Interpreter

Medic

Outlaw

Wanderer

Dancer

Correct answer:

Wanderer

Explanation:

A "vagabond" is someone who wanders restlessly or aimlessly. A "medic" is someone who provides medical care, often in battles or emergency situations. An "interpreter" is someone who translates languages for people. An "outlaw" is a criminal, someone who must live outside of society because he/she is on the run from the law.

Example Question #84 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MERCENARY

Possible Answers:

Hired soldier

Writer

Traveling salesperson

Hired actor

Vendor

Correct answer:

Hired soldier

Explanation:

A "mercenary" is a hired soldier, a person who fights for pay. "Vendor" is a synonym for "salesperson," someone who sells something. Just as you would guess, a "writer" writes and an "actor" acts.

Example Question #85 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TYRO

Possible Answers:

Beginner

Wraith

Artisan

Fool

Entrepreneur

Correct answer:

Beginner

Explanation:

A "tyro" is a novice. An "artisan" is a craftsperson, similar to but distinct from an "artist." An "entrepreneur" is a businessperson. A "wraith" is a ghost or phantom. A "fool" is someone silly or ignorant.

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