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 #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PLACARD

Possible Answers:

instrument

anger

critique

poster

roadway

Correct answer:

poster

Explanation:

A "placard" is a poster or sign for public display.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FACADE

Possible Answers:

mourning

portrait

front

holiday

thistle

Correct answer:

front

Explanation:

A "façade" is the front of a building.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

Contusion

Possible Answers:

Bruise

Courage

Escape

Anarchy

Bewilderment

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

"Contusion" is a bruise; Bewilderment is confusion; Anarchy means chaos or without rule or law; Courage means bravery; and an Escape is a way out.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

COUNTENANCE

Possible Answers:

honesty

face

punctuality

frame

clockwork

Correct answer:

face

Explanation:

"Countenance" refers to someone's face or features.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MANTLE

Possible Answers:

truth

affirmation

covering

consequence

grant

Correct answer:

covering

Explanation:

A "mantle" is a covering, sometimes referring to a blanket or shawl.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

APPENDAGE

Possible Answers:

carelessness

protuberance

retreat

amiability

section

Correct answer:

protuberance

Explanation:

An "appendage" is a part of an organism that projects out from the body, or a protuberance.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

THRESHOLD

Possible Answers:

home

retort

fireplace

minimum

dawn

Correct answer:

minimum

Explanation:

A "threshold" is a point of entry, beginning, lower limit, or minimum.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Teacher

Maze

Beggar

Weight

Accident

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" is a noun defined as a complicated maze, so "maze" is the correct answer because it is closest in meaning to "labyrinth."

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

MENAGERIE

Possible Answers:

Story

Inflection

Zoo

Commodity

Mirage

Correct answer:

Zoo

Explanation:

A "menagerie" is a collection of wild animals, so the best answer choice is "zoo."

Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

SEDATIVE

Possible Answers:

Calmative

Prudence

Victory

Solution

Offense

Correct answer:

Calmative

Explanation:

A "sedative" is a drug that has a calming effect, or a calmative.

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