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Example Question #1491 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CREDULITY
Velocity
Distrust
Assignation
Belief
Commendation
Belief
"Credulity" means "belief" and particularly gullibility. This is an antonym for "distrust." Another word for "velocity" is speed, and another word for "assignation" is rendezvous. "Commendation" is acclaim or praise.
Example Question #1492 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CURRENCY
Verisimilitude
Prevalence
Credulity
Bouquet
Mendacity
Prevalence
For an idea to gain "currency" is for it to become prevalent and widely accepted. A "bouquet" is a bunch of flowers, and "verisimilitude" is the appearance of realness. "Credulity" is gullibility, and "mendacity" is dishonesty.
Example Question #1493 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARITY
Epitome
Futility
Aplomb
Discrepancy
Oath
Discrepancy
A "disparity" is a "discrepancy" or difference. An "oath" is a vow, and an "epitome" is a paragon or a perfect example of something. "Futility" means pointlessness or fruitlessness. "Aplomb" is a synonym for "poise."
Example Question #1494 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAMARADERIE
Iniquity
Conviviality
Complicity
Tirade
Complacency
Conviviality
"Camaraderie" means comradeship, friendship, and "conviviality." "Iniquity" means evil, and "propinquity" means proximity. A "tirade" is a rant or a harangue. "Complicity" is guilt, and "complacency" is smug self-satisfaction.
Example Question #1495 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRY
Disposition
Proclivity
Innuendo
Investigation
Judgment
Investigation
An "inquiry" is another word for an investigation, a formal search for the truth primarily through questioning. Additionally, a "proclivity" is a natural tendency to do something or to prefer something; "innuendo" is a comment that is intended to be witty and is usually of a rude nature; "disposition" means temperament, character, a person's inherent qualities.
Example Question #1496 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PLIGHT
Liveliness
Affection
Danger
Outcome
Consideration
Danger
"Plight" is danger, a situation that is dangerous or challenging, a predicament.
Example Question #1497 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPOSITION
Attitude
Jettison
Winsome
Ponderous
Repose
Attitude
"Disposition" refers to an individual's temperament, their character and nature. This is closest in definition to "attitude." Additionally, "winsome" means charming or attractive; "repose" means rest; "jettison" means get rid of, discard; "ponderous" means slow and boring.
Example Question #1498 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPRICE
Intoxication
Fancy
Expurgation
Penchant
Levity
Fancy
A "caprice" is a "fancy" or a whim. This is different from "levity," which means humor, lightheartedness, or vivacity. (Less commonly, it can describe a classical music composition.) "Intoxication" is drunkenness, and "expurgation" is censorship. A "penchant" for something is a proclivity, affinity, or liking for it.
Example Question #1499 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTRETEMPS
Squall
Indictment
Preamble
Quarrel
Statuary
Quarrel
A "contretemps" is a minor "quarrel," disagreement, or argument. A "squall" is a storm or tempest. An "indictment" is a formal accusation or charge. "Preamble" is a synonym for "introduction," and "statuary" is another word for a group of statues.
Example Question #1500 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEMENCY
Ire
Caprice
Currency
Mercy
Verisimilitude
Mercy
"Clemency" is mercifulness, leniency, or forgiveness. "Verisimilitude" describes the appearance or quality of realness. A "caprice" is a whim or passing notion. "Currency" can mean either money or prevalence and popularity, depending on its context. "Ire" means wrath or anger.
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