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 #52 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PIQUE (noun)

Possible Answers:

creativity

culture

severity

annoyance

dejection

Correct answer:

annoyance

Explanation:

When used as a noun, "pique" means irritation or resentment.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMANCIPATION

Possible Answers:

convention

complexity

revolution

liberation

slavery

Correct answer:

liberation

Explanation:

"Emancipation" means liberation from social or political restrictions.

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RANCOR

Possible Answers:

system

danger

bitterness

belligerance

pleasantry

Correct answer:

bitterness

Explanation:

"Rancor" means bitterness or spite.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LUSTER

Possible Answers:

fame

training

texture

sheen

politics

Correct answer:

sheen

Explanation:

"Luster" refers to a sheen or soft glow.

Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RESERVATION

Possible Answers:

occupant

argument

doubt

loophole

restriction

Correct answer:

doubt

Explanation:

A "reservation" is a doubt or scruple about doing something.

Example Question #381 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSUBORDINATION

Possible Answers:

corporation

indifference

authoritarianism

disobediance 

relaxation

Correct answer:

disobediance 

Explanation:

"Insubordination" means defiance of authority, or disobediance.

Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSENSUS

Possible Answers:

politician

agreement

summit

detail

shiver

Correct answer:

agreement

Explanation:

"Consensus" means a general agreement.

Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ACQUIESCENCE

Possible Answers:

habit

proprietor

compound

reflection

consent

Correct answer:

consent

Explanation:

"Acquiescence" means reluctant acceptance of something.

Example Question #60 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

worthiness

sanction

upbringing

right

language

Correct answer:

right

Explanation:

"Prerogative" refers to a right or privilege of an individual or group.

Example Question #391 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPUDENCE

Possible Answers:

audacity

lavishness

bounty

temperance

vulgarity

Correct answer:

audacity

Explanation:

"Impudence" means impertinence or audacity.

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