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 #134 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

NEMESIS

Possible Answers:

Philanderer

Arch-rival

Marauder

Protagonist

Mendicant

Correct answer:

Arch-rival

Explanation:

A "nemesis" is an enemy, whereas a "protagonist" is a main character (usually a hero/heroine). A "philanderer" is an adulterer, and a "mendicant" is a beggar. A "marauder" is a thief, looter, or raider.

Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RESIDENTS

Possible Answers:

Oligarch

Banshee

Sycophant

Populace

Interloper

Correct answer:

Populace

Explanation:

"Residents" refers to the people who inhabit a space, the "populace." This is very different from an "oligarch," who is a rich aristocrat in a ruling class. An "interloper" is an intruder or an encroacher. A "sycophant" is someone who flatters others for personal gain. "Banshee" is a synonym for "ghoul."

Example Question #136 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

THESPIAN

Possible Answers:

Oracle

Actor

Mountebank

Hooligan

Dowager

Correct answer:

Actor

Explanation:

A "thespian" is an "actor," a theater performer. A "mountebank" is a trickster and a cheat. A "dowager" is a rich and genteel elderly woman. "Oracle" is a synonym for "prophet." "Hooligan" is a synonym for "hoodlum."

Example Question #137 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DOXY

Possible Answers:

Demagogue

Mistress

Crony

Artisan

Pugilist

Correct answer:

Mistress

Explanation:

"Doxy" means "mistress" or lover. "Pugilist" means boxer, and "demagogue" means rabble-rouser, rebel. A "crony" is a henchman, and an "artisan" is a craftsperson.

Example Question #138 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CURMUDGEON

Possible Answers:

Novice

Tinker

Grump

Smith

Neophyte

Correct answer:

Grump

Explanation:

A "curmudgeon" is a cranky person, most often an old man. "Novice" and "neophyte" are both words for beginner. A "tinker" is an old-fashioned profession that involves traveling around and mending people's utensils and other items. A "smith" is someone who works with metal.

Example Question #131 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters

BURROW

Possible Answers:

bottle

gateway

mansion

tunnel

rod

Correct answer:

tunnel

Explanation:

burrow is a hole or tunnel, usually a small animal's home.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

DOLLOP

Possible Answers:

Blob

Sound effect

Miracle

Resentment

Joke

Correct answer:

Blob

Explanation:

A "dollop" is a shapeless mass or blob of something.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

POST

Possible Answers:

structure

heat

confinement

mail

dependence

Correct answer:

mail

Explanation:

"Post" can mean the postal service, or mail.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Zephyr

Possible Answers:

Ailment

Breeze

Route

Business

Collision 

Correct answer:

Breeze

Explanation:

A "zephyr" is a gentle breeze.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMBLEM

Possible Answers:

inspiration

salutation

symbol

holiday

punishment

Correct answer:

symbol

Explanation:

An "emblem" is a symbolic representation that serves as badge for a nation, organization, or family.

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