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 #1261 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCLINATION

Possible Answers:

Fanciful 

Integrate 

Propensity 

Ramp

Consecration

Correct answer:

Propensity 

Explanation:

An “inclination” describes a tendency towards something or some idea. The best available synonym is therefore “propensity,” which means behavioral tendency. For clarification, "fanciful" means imaginary or not real; "consecration" means the process of making something holy; "integrate" means add into a group, and "ramp" means sloped surface that connects two levels.

Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADAGE

Possible Answers:

Saying

Peninsula

Jurisdiction

Mission

Scorn

Correct answer:

Saying

Explanation:

An "adage" is a traditional saying or proverb.

Example Question #465 : Identifying Synonyms

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

COLLUSION

Possible Answers:

Festival

Evolution

Conspiracy

Disaster

Crash

Correct answer:

Conspiracy

Explanation:

"Collusion" means a secret agreement or "conspiracy."

Example Question #466 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POISE

Possible Answers:

Legality

Grace

Anger

Intelligence

Indifference

Correct answer:

Grace

Explanation:

"Poise" is composure, dignity, or "grace" in a person.

Example Question #467 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RUSE

Possible Answers:

Trick

Extinction

Art

Mammal

Politics

Correct answer:

Trick

Explanation:

A "ruse" is a subterfuge, ploy, or "trick."

Example Question #468 : Identifying Synonyms

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

STRIFE

Possible Answers:

Weapon

Conflict

Contentment

Construction

Desert

Correct answer:

Conflict

Explanation:

"Strife" means discord, disagreement, or "conflict."

Example Question #469 : Identifying Synonyms

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

UMBRAGE

Possible Answers:

Candor

Trickery

Effort

Offense

Courage

Correct answer:

Offense

Explanation:

Umbrage means annoyance or "offense."

Example Question #1262 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CHAGRIN

Possible Answers:

Sustinence

Bewilderment

Intelligence

Distress

Tantrum

Correct answer:

Distress

Explanation:

"Chagrin" means acute discomfort and embarassment, so "distress" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chagrin."

Example Question #1263 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ZEST

Possible Answers:

Tendency

Intelligence

Enthusiasm

Talent

Emptiness

Correct answer:

Enthusiasm

Explanation:

"Zest" means fervor or zeal, so "enthusiasm" is the best synonym amongst the answer choices.

Example Question #141 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

QUIRK

Possible Answers:

Mistake

Plan

Wrinkle

Idiosyncrasy

Particle

Correct answer:

Idiosyncrasy

Explanation:

A "quirk" is an unusual habit, or an "idiosyncrasy."

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