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 #1954 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RETRACT

Possible Answers:

Permeate

Poach

Withdraw

Laud

Advance

Correct answer:

Withdraw

Explanation:

"Retract" means to pull back or withdraw. Advance is to go forward, which is the opposite meaning of Retract. Poach means to hunt, Permeate means to penetrate, and Laud means to applause. None of these words have any relation to Retract.

Example Question #1997 : Synonyms

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

Curtail

Possible Answers:

Capitulate

Invest

Repeal 

Follow

Shorten

Correct answer:

Shorten

Explanation:

To curtail means to cut short or shorten.  

Example Question #1955 : Identifying Synonyms

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

VACILLATE

Possible Answers:

Incriminate

Explore

Fluctuate

Solidify

Preach

Correct answer:

Fluctuate

Explanation:

To vacillate and to fluctuate both mean to continually shift back and forth. 

Example Question #238 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

STRIKE

Possible Answers:

Fly

Hit

Anger

Propel

Dismiss

Correct answer:

Hit

Explanation:

Strike means to hit forcibily.

Example Question #1956 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INFILTRATE

Possible Answers:

Observe

Invade

Matriculate

Revolutionize

Retreat

Correct answer:

Invade

Explanation:

Infiltrate means to gain access to something surreptiously, or gradually invade.

Example Question #1957 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INTERCEPT

Possible Answers:

Share

Propel

Obstruct

Produce

Consume

Correct answer:

Obstruct

Explanation:

Intercept means to prevent something from getting to its destination, or to obstruct

Example Question #1958 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BURGEON

Possible Answers:

Fish

Margin

Burden

Urge

Bloom

Correct answer:

Bloom

Explanation:

Something that is burgeoning is growing well and fruitfully, blossoming, or blooming.

Example Question #1961 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PERSPIRE 

Possible Answers:

Sweat 

Rain 

Heat up 

Cry 

Cool down 

Correct answer:

Sweat 

Explanation:

To “perspire” means to secrete sweat; therefore, “sweat” is the correct answer.

Example Question #1962 : Identifying Synonyms

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

JETTISON

Possible Answers:

Abhor 

Require 

Discard

Dispel 

Anoint 

Correct answer:

Discard

Explanation:

“Jettison” is a transitive verb that is used to describe the rejection or discarding of something. Most typically it is used to describe discarding something overboard from a ship or aircraft. Abhor means to detest; dispel means dismiss; anoint means to bless somebody.

Example Question #246 : Synonyms: Verbs

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

BURGEON

Possible Answers:

Survey

Flourish

Balance

Impair

Exit

Correct answer:

Flourish

Explanation:

To burgeon is to grow quickly or flourish.  

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