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 #1011 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DOMICILE

Possible Answers:

Specialty

Bigot

Injury

Misogynist

Abode

Correct answer:

Abode

Explanation:

A "domicile" is a "home" or abode. A "specialty" is a particular area of expertise or skill. An "injury" is a wound, and a "bigot" is a biased or prejudiced person. A "misogynist" is someone who is hateful or unfair toward women.

Example Question #1012 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

Discord

Agreement

Disposition

Mendicant

Citadel

Correct answer:

Agreement

Explanation:

The noun "consensus" is used to describe universal agreement, when everyone agrees on something. It is an antonym of "discord" which means disagreement, a lack of harmony. Additionally, a "mendicant" is a person who begs to survive; a "citadel" is a fortress, a stronghold; "disposition" is behavior, attitude, manner.

Example Question #1013 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FACET

Possible Answers:

Quack

Progeny

Charlatan

Epoch

Aspect

Correct answer:

Aspect

Explanation:

The noun "facet" can be used either to refer to one-side of an object or an aspect, a component of something larger. Additionally, a "quack" is someone who pretends to be an expert but is actually not; a "charlatan" is another word for a quack, someone who fakes expertise; an "epoch" is an era of history, a period of time; "progeny" is offspring, children.

Example Question #1014 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INGRESS

Possible Answers:

Sanction

Exit

Conundrum

Entrance

Contrition

Correct answer:

Entrance

Explanation:

The noun "ingress" means entrance, place of entry. The antonym is "egress" which means exit. Additionally, a "conundrum" is a problem, a predicament (usually with two viable solutions); a "sanction" (rather confusingly unfortunately) can be either an official punishment or an official authorization - you will have to use context to determine in which fashion it is being used in the future; "contrition" is a feeling of genuine remorse and desire to atone.

Example Question #1015 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HOMILY

Possible Answers:

Ditty

Eulogy

Elegy

Sermon

Obituary

Correct answer:

Sermon

Explanation:

The noun "homily" means religious speech that is meant to provide spiritual enlightenment. This is closest in meaning to "sermon." Additionally, an "obituary" is a column written about someone's life in a newspaper after that someone has died; a "eulogy" is a poem for someone who has passed away; an "elegy" is a poem of serious reflection and gravity, also usually intended for the dead; a "ditty" is a lighthearted, playful song.

Example Question #1016 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FAUNA

Possible Answers:

Animals

Extraterrestrials

Children

Plants

Humans

Correct answer:

Animals

Explanation:

The noun "fauna" is an all-encompassing term that means animals. It is usually accompanied by "flora" which means plants, as in "The Flora and Fauna of the continental United States." Additionally, "extraterrestrials" are aliens, literally creatures from beyond the Earth.

Example Question #1017 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MAELSTROM

Possible Answers:

Ferocity

Ditty

Harbinger

Paucity

Tempest

Correct answer:

Tempest

Explanation:

A "maelstrom" is a "tempest" or intense storm. "Ferocity" is fierceness, and "paucity" is scarcity. A "ditty" is a short, simple tune. "Harbinger" and "omen" are synonyms.

Example Question #1018 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FECUNDITY

Possible Answers:

Constituent

Fertility

Aplomb

Aridity

Sarcophagus

Correct answer:

Fertility

Explanation:

"Fecund" means "fertile" and fruitful. "Aridity" is dryness, and "aplomb" is poise. A "sarcophagus" is an elaborate coffin. A "constituent" is a voting person or a component of something bigger, depending on the context.

Example Question #222 : Identifying Synonyms

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

HARANGUE

Possible Answers:

Sanctuary

Rant

Amity

Vivacity

Cicatrix

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "harangue" is a "rant" or a tirade. "Vivacity" is liveliness, and "amity" is friendship. "Sanctuary" and "asylum" are synonyms, as are "cicatrix" and "scar."

Example Question #223 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LARCENY

Possible Answers:

Zenith

Amiability

Theft

Nadir

Lassitude

Correct answer:

Theft

Explanation:

"Larceny" is a more formal term for "theft." The "nadir" of something is its low point (literal or figurative), while the "zenith" of something is its high point. "Amiability" is friendliness, and "lassitude" is lethargy.

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