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 #451 : Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRIBUTE

Possible Answers:

finery

tinder

lottery

secretion

accolade

Correct answer:

accolade

Explanation:

A "tribute" is a statement or gift that shows gratitude, or an accolade.

Example Question #415 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONSUMPTION

Possible Answers:

coincedence

protocol

marvel

expending

meal

Correct answer:

expending

Explanation:

"Consumption" means the using up or expending of a resource.

Example Question #416 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ADDENDUM

Possible Answers:

tedium

postscript

sale

violence

confusion

Correct answer:

postscript

Explanation:

An "addendum" is an item of extra material, or a postscript.

Example Question #417 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

ANTAGONISM

Possible Answers:

fracture

dearth

miniature

ideology

hostility

Correct answer:

hostility

Explanation:

"Antagonism" means hostility or opposition.

Example Question #1211 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SECESSION

Possible Answers:

Arrest

Lullaby

Parcel

Attention

Withdrawal

Correct answer:

Withdrawal

Explanation:

"Secession" is the act of withdrawing from an organization or union, so "withdrawal" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "secession."

Example Question #1212 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AVOCATION

Possible Answers:

Hobby

Fashion

Discipline

Validation

Dread

Correct answer:

Hobby

Explanation:

An "avocation" is a diversion that one does in addition to one's principal job, usually done for fun. So, "hobby" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "avocation."

Example Question #420 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CHICANERY

Possible Answers:

Combination

Etiquette 

Trickery

Yawn

Empowerment

Correct answer:

Trickery

Explanation:

"Chicanery" means deception or trickery, so "trickery" is the correct answer.

Example Question #1213 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOPHISTRY

Possible Answers:

Silence

Vision

Animation

Market

Deception

Correct answer:

Deception

Explanation:

"Sophistry" is defined as reasoning that seems true but is actually false, usually intending to deceive or mislead someone. So, the best answer choice is the word "deception."

Example Question #463 : Synonyms

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

ACRIMONY

Possible Answers:

Conversation

Shard

Bitterness

Revival

Sleep

Correct answer:

Bitterness

Explanation:

"Acrimony" means bitterness, so "bitterness" is the correct answer.  

Example Question #1214 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MORTALITY

Possible Answers:

Transgression

Religion

Neighborhood

Impermanence

Fantasy

Correct answer:

Impermanence

Explanation:

"Mortality" is the state of being subject to death, or impermanence.

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