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 #242 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Wreckage

Right

Banter

Truth

Celebration

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #243 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Fear

Charm

Expression

Wound

Trifle

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

A "pittance" and a "trifle" are both defined as a small amount.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Energy

Community

Rant

Sophistication

Smile

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #245 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Generality

Mistake

Self-confidence

Pool

Accusation

Correct answer:

Self-confidence

Explanation:

"Aplomb" means self-confidence or poise.

Example Question #575 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

AUGURY

Possible Answers:

Jail

Season

Growl

Omen

Bowl

Correct answer:

Omen

Explanation:

An "augury" is an omen or sign.

Example Question #621 : Synonyms

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

PROPENSITY

Possible Answers:

Permanence

Admiration

Transformation

Tendency

Hopelessness

Correct answer:

Tendency

Explanation:

"Propensity" means tendency.

Example Question #622 : Synonyms

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Extinguisher

Fate

Deposit

Translation

Trap

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #623 : Synonyms

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Scarcity

Meaning

Abbreviation

Compliment

Harmony

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Thorough

Benign

Without

Friendly

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #1371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Combination

Amazement

Collection

Argument

Agreement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

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