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 #556 : Synonyms

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Reservation 

Accusation 

Tribute 

Condemnation

Criticism 

Correct answer:

Tribute 

Explanation:

“Accolade” is a noun describing a sign or expression of high praise for someone, usually through public recognition. The answer choice that best matches this definition is “tribute.” Condemnation, criticism and accusation are all antonyms of “accolade.” Reservation describes doubts that someone might have.

Example Question #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Panorama

Vandalism

Enterprise

Milk

Flight

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

Venture (as a noun) means a risky business enterprise or undertaking.

Example Question #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Basement

Mallet

Slang

Corruption

Fear

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

Jargon means a specialized language particular to a group of people, such as slang.

Example Question #559 : Synonyms

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Opponent

Creation

Extremity

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #560 : Synonyms

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Contempt

Skill

Flame

Friend

Merriment

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

Scorn means the belief that something is worthless, or contempt.

Example Question #1313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Official

Intimacy

Justice

Member

Limitation

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #1314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Mood

Ease

Urgency

Potential

Description

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #1315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Tonality

Jaundice

Assistance

Provocation

Muscle

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #1316 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Penalty

Doorway

Transition

Bend

Purpose

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1317 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Mirror

Margin

Sieve

Pattern

Crater

Correct answer:

Sieve

Explanation:

A filter is a device for removing particles from something, and a sieve specifically strains solids from liquids.

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