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 #1311 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACCOLADE

Possible Answers:

Accusation 

Tribute 

Reservation 

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 #1312 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VENTURE

Possible Answers:

Flight

Vandalism

Panorama

Milk

Enterprise

Correct answer:

Enterprise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1313 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

JARGON

Possible Answers:

Basement

Slang

Corruption

Fear

Mallet

Correct answer:

Slang

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1314 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TERMINUS

Possible Answers:

Opponent

Disease

Creation

Character

Extremity

Correct answer:

Extremity

Explanation:

Terminus is an end or extremity.

Example Question #1315 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SCORN

Possible Answers:

Contempt

Merriment

Skill

Flame

Friend

Correct answer:

Contempt

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1316 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONSTRAINT

Possible Answers:

Limitation

Official

Member

Justice

Intimacy

Correct answer:

Limitation

Explanation:

constraint is a restriction or limitation.

Example Question #1317 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPABILITY

Possible Answers:

Mood

Description

Ease

Urgency

Potential

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:

Muscle

Tonality

Jaundice

Provocation

Assistance

Correct answer:

Assistance

Explanation:

Relief means aid or assistance.

Example Question #522 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

SANCTION

Possible Answers:

Transition

Penalty

Purpose

Doorway

Bend

Correct answer:

Penalty

Explanation:

sanction is a threatened penalty for disobeying something.

Example Question #1318 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FILTER

Possible Answers:

Pattern

Sieve

Crater

Margin

Mirror

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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