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Example Question #1011 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMICILE
Injury
Misogynist
Bigot
Specialty
Abode
Abode
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
Agreement
Disposition
Citadel
Discord
Mendicant
Agreement
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
Progeny
Charlatan
Epoch
Quack
Aspect
Aspect
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
Sanction
Exit
Conundrum
Entrance
Contrition
Entrance
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
Eulogy
Sermon
Ditty
Elegy
Obituary
Sermon
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
Extraterrestrials
Children
Humans
Plants
Animals
Animals
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
Paucity
Ditty
Harbinger
Tempest
Ferocity
Tempest
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
Constituent
Sarcophagus
Fertility
Aplomb
Aridity
Fertility
"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 #1019 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HARANGUE
Rant
Cicatrix
Amity
Sanctuary
Vivacity
Rant
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 #1020 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LARCENY
Nadir
Zenith
Theft
Lassitude
Amiability
Theft
"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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