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 #2 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CAPSIZE

Possible Answers:

Signify

Fulfill

Debate

Sink

Mature

Correct answer:

Sink

Explanation:

"Capsize" means to overturn or to sink, and usually refers to ships. So, "sink" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "capsize": "fulfill" means to carry out or complete a task or an assignment; "debate" means to discuss or argue about an issue or topic; "signify" means to indicate; and "mature" means to grow up physically or mentally.

Example Question #1954 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

BUFF

Possible Answers:

Renege

Cajole

Polish

Dehydrate

Concur

Correct answer:

Polish

Explanation:

"Buff" means to polish or shine. "Renege" means to break or go back on a promise. "Concur" means to assent or to agree. "Cajole" means to convince or persuade someone through flattery. "Dehydrate" means to dry out or deprive of water.

Example Question #1955 : Synonyms

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

CONVENE

Possible Answers:

Enact

Glorify

Dispute

Disown

Assemble

Correct answer:

Assemble

Explanation:

"Convene" means to assemble or come together. "Disown" means to abandon or to reject. "Dispute" means to argue or debate. "Enact" means to pass or put into effect. "Glorify" means to admire a person or thing beyond what he or it deserves.

Example Question #1956 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMBIBE

Possible Answers:

Abstain

Curb

Think

Enter

Drink

Correct answer:

Drink

Explanation:

The word "imbibe" means to drink. "Drink" is the best choice as it is a part of the definition for "imbibe." Considering the other choices, "think" means to consider, "abstain" means to hold oneself back from something voluntarily, "curb" means to restrain, and "enter" means to go into.

Example Question #1957 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SATURATE

Possible Answers:

Impede

Drench

Abandon

Clarify

Construct

Correct answer:

Drench

Explanation:

 "Saturate" means to drench or soak with a liquid, or to provide with more than enough of something, or to permeate. So, "drench" is the correct answer. "Clarify" means to make clearer or easier to understand. "Construct" means to build or erect a structure. "Impede" means to delay or to block. "Abandon" means to give up or to leave behind.

Example Question #901 : Hspt Verbal Skills

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EMBELLISH

Possible Answers:

Terminate

Define

Mimic

Plagiarize

Decorate

Correct answer:

Decorate

Explanation:

"Embellish" means to "decorate" or to add ornaments to something; one might embellish a story by adding details that are not true to an otherwise true account. "Terminate" means to end or to conclude. "Mimic" means to imitate or to copy. "Plagiarize" means to copy another person's work without crediting that person for it. "Define" means to state the definition or qualities of a person or thing.

Example Question #1961 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

THRUST

Possible Answers:

Change

Catapult

Fly

Force

Dance

Correct answer:

Force

Explanation:

"Thrust" means force something upon someone, or shove something forcibly. The correct answer is therefore "force." The other choices do not have similar definitions: "dance" means move your body to music, "catapult" means hurl something using an ancient military device, "change" means make different, and "fly" means propel oneself through the air.

Example Question #1962 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TWEAK

Possible Answers:

Alter

Predict

Hop

Breathe

Damage

Correct answer:

Alter

Explanation:

"Tweak" means make small changes to something, and "alter" means change, so "alter" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "tweak": "breathe" means to inhale and exhale, "hop" means jump, "predict" means guess what will happen in the future based on information known at the present moment, and "damage" means cause harm to something.

Example Question #1963 : Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BURNISH

Possible Answers:

Wear

Polish

Fry

Develop

Trade

Correct answer:

Polish

Explanation:

To "burnish" is to polish or shine, so "polish" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "burnish": “wear” means to display on the body; “trade” means exchange commodities;“fry” means to cook with oil or fat; and “develop” means grow. 

Example Question #1923 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TARNISH

Possible Answers:

Extinguish

Prepare

Berate

Attempt

Sully

Correct answer:

Sully

Explanation:

"Tarnish" and "sully" are both words that mean make something dirtier or less valuable.

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