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 #1371 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PREROGATIVE

Possible Answers:

Wreckage

Truth

Right

Celebration

Banter

Correct answer:

Right

Explanation:

A "prerogative" is a right or privilege.

Example Question #1372 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PITTANCE

Possible Answers:

Charm

Fear

Wound

Trifle

Expression

Correct answer:

Trifle

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1373 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DIATRIBE

Possible Answers:

Sophistication

Rant

Energy

Smile

Community

Correct answer:

Rant

Explanation:

A "diatribe" is an angry rant.

Example Question #1374 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APLOMB

Possible Answers:

Accusation

Mistake

Generality

Self-confidence

Pool

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 #1375 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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 #1376 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

KISMET

Possible Answers:

Trap

Translation

Deposit

Extinguisher

Fate

Correct answer:

Fate

Explanation:

"Kismet" means fate or destiny.

Example Question #1377 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEFINITION

Possible Answers:

Harmony

Meaning

Compliment

Abbreviation

Scarcity

Correct answer:

Meaning

Explanation:

"Definition" means meaning.

Example Question #1378 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BEREFT

Possible Answers:

Without

Thorough

Friendly

Aggressive

Benign

Correct answer:

Without

Explanation:

"Bereft" means without.

Example Question #1379 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALTERCATION

Possible Answers:

Agreement

Argument

Combination

Collection

Amazement

Correct answer:

Argument

Explanation:

"Altercation" is a disagreement or argument.

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