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 #173 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Channel

Implement

Pattern

Future

Argument

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.

Example Question #175 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

INFERNO

Possible Answers:

Disaster

Desert

Conflagration 

Temperature

Ash 

Correct answer:

Conflagration 

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.

Example Question #176 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Misery

Fear

Disorder

Bruise

Cleanliness

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.

Example Question #177 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

DOMICILE

Possible Answers:

Mansion

Bully

Evil

Tame

Prophecy

Correct answer:

Mansion

Explanation:

A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.

Example Question #178 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Unwell 

Healthy 

Bruise

Accident 

Broke 

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.

Example Question #179 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

BUREAU 

Possible Answers:

Agency

Table

Tact

Calligraphy

Tape

Correct answer:

Agency

Explanation:

bureau is an office or agency.

Example Question #180 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

LUCRE

Possible Answers:

Power

Fame

Notoriety

Loot

Greed

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.

Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

Town

Ruler

Land

Fortress

City

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #182 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Rhythm 

Messenger 

Treasury

Marriage

Patience 

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #183 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Reptile

Bruise

Standard

Suspension

Instrument

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

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