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 #566 : Synonyms

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

REVENUE

Possible Answers:

Inclination

Adventure

Sphere

Income

Format

Correct answer:

Income

Explanation:

Revenue is income.

Example Question #1321 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INTERFERENCE

Possible Answers:

Messenger

Intermission

Meddling

System

Veil

Correct answer:

Meddling

Explanation:

An interference is the action or cause of interfering, or meddling.

Example Question #1322 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SPECULATION

Possible Answers:

Uprising

Conjecture

Implement

Game

Scandal

Correct answer:

Conjecture

Explanation:

Speculation is the forming of a theory or conjecture without solid evidence.

Example Question #1323 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PARLANCE

Possible Answers:

Tapestry

Contest

Speech

Election

Spiral

Correct answer:

Speech

Explanation:

Parlance is a specific way of speaking, or speech.

Example Question #1324 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

WITHDRAWAL

Possible Answers:

Companionship

Apology

Representation

Identity

Discontinuation

Correct answer:

Discontinuation

Explanation:

Withdrawal means the action of stopping to participate in something, or a discontinuation.

Example Question #1325 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREMISE

Possible Answers:

Assumption

Motivation

Fabric

Reward

Container

Correct answer:

Assumption

Explanation:

premise is an assertion or assumption that forms the basis for a work.

Example Question #1326 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HURDLE

Possible Answers:

Impediment

Stable

Bodice

Market

Racetrack

Correct answer:

Impediment

Explanation:

hurdle is a barrier to jump over, or an impediment.

Example Question #1327 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BENT

Possible Answers:

Inclination

Decision

Capital

Tube

Device

Correct answer:

Inclination

Explanation:

Bent is a natural talent or inclination.

Example Question #1328 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

COMPOSITION

Possible Answers:

Constitution

Formality

Manifesto

Fulcrum

Music

Correct answer:

Constitution

Explanation:

The composition of something is its makeup or constitution.

Example Question #1329 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CLIMATE

Possible Answers:

Nerve

Extremity

Herald

Catastrophe

Mood

Correct answer:

Mood

Explanation:

The climate is the general mood or feeling towards somethings (as well as weather conditions).

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