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 #514 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Tribute 

Reservation 

Accusation 

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 #515 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Enterprise

Vandalism

Flight

Panorama

Milk

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #516 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Basement

Fear

Slang

Corruption

Mallet

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:

Extremity

Creation

Opponent

Disease

Character

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #517 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Flame

Friend

Skill

Merriment

Contempt

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #518 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Limitation

Justice

Official

Member

Intimacy

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #519 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Description

Potential

Urgency

Mood

Ease

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Capability means ability, capacity, or potential.

Example Question #521 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

RELIEF

Possible Answers:

Tonality

Jaundice

Muscle

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #561 : Synonyms

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Doorway

Bend

Purpose

Penalty

Transition

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Pattern

Mirror

Sieve

Margin

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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