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 #2035 : Synonyms

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

BURGEON

Possible Answers:

Advocate

Accrue

Digress

Domesticate

Thrive

Correct answer:

Thrive

Explanation:

The verb "burgeon" means to grow, to "thrive," to flourish. Additionally, "accrue" means increase in value; "advocate" means speak out in support of; "digress" means stray from the main point; "domesticate" means make a pet, tame.

Example Question #2036 : Synonyms

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

BOLSTER

Possible Answers:

Reinforce

Embezzle

Brandish

Masticate

Supplicate

Correct answer:

Reinforce

Explanation:

The verb "bolster" means to "reinforce", to add to in order to strengthen. Additionally, "supplicate" means urge and entreat, humbly plead and beg for; "masticate" means chew; "embezzle" means steal money which was given to one in good faith, steal from one's own company; "brandish" means flourish, (of a weapon or other object) wave about.

Example Question #2037 : Synonyms

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

CORRAL

Possible Answers:

Enunciate

Enclose

Enliven

Entice

Enumerate

Correct answer:

Enclose

Explanation:

The verb "corral" means to herd, to forcefully gather together and confine within. This is closest in meaning to "enclose." Additionally, "entice" means tempt, lure; "enliven" means make more entertaining or energetic; "enumerate" means make a list of; "enunciate" means pronounce clearly and correctly.

Example Question #2038 : Synonyms

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

DETERIORATE

Possible Answers:

Worsen

Allude

Enter

Improve

Replicate

Correct answer:

Worsen

Explanation:

The verb "deteriorate" means to worsen over time, (of a condition) to become worse. Additionally, "replicate" means copy, reproduce; "allude" means hint at, indicate is true.

Example Question #2039 : Synonyms

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

DAWDLE

Possible Answers:

Purport

Illustrate

Eradicate

Linger

Amplify

Correct answer:

Linger

Explanation:

The verb "dawdle" means to wait behind or to stay in one place and take one's time in leaving, so "linger" is the best answer, as it also means to remain in a place longer than expected to or to delay leaving a place past a expected time one was expected to leave. "Amplify" means make louder; "illustrate" can mean draw, but it can also mean show, depict, or demonstrate; "purport" means claim, as in the phrase "purport to be"; and "eradicate" means completely destroy.

Example Question #2041 : Synonyms

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

ABATE

Possible Answers:

Contend

Comprehend

Deviate

Desist

Demonize

Correct answer:

Desist

Explanation:

The verb "abate" means stop something or stop doing something, so "desist" is the best answer, as it also means stop doing something. Additionally, "demonize" means vilify or portray in a negative way as a villain or demon; "contend" means argue that something is the case or 'raise a point'; "comprehend" means understand; and "deviate" means stray or go away from the main point or main idea.

Example Question #2042 : Synonyms

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

OSSIFY

Possible Answers:

Garner

Atrophy

Undulate

Harangue

Solidify

Correct answer:

Solidify

Explanation:

The verb "ossify" means harden, to become solid, or "solidify." Additionally, "harangue" means harass or scold someone in an aggressive manner; "garner" means compile, gather, collect; "undulate" means move in a side to side fashion, like a wave; "atrophy" means weaken from lack of use.

Example Question #2043 : Synonyms

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

HUSBAND

Possible Answers:

Banter

Conserve

Accrue

Allot

Inquire

Correct answer:

Conserve

Explanation:

When used as a noun, as it more frequently means, a "husband" of course means a male spouse. However, when used as a verb it means to conserve, to save one's resources. Additionally, "allot" means assign, issue to; "accrue" means increase in wealth, grow in value; "inquire" means question, ask; "banter" means tease in a friendly way.

Example Question #2044 : Synonyms

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

CONFISCATE

Possible Answers:

Protect

Relinquish

Take

Give

Subvert

Correct answer:

Take

Explanation:

The verb "confiscate" means to seize, to take from (usually in punishment of violating the rules). Additionally, "relinquish" means give up, abandon control of or ownership of; "subvert" means find a way around (the rules), undermine the power of.

Example Question #2045 : Synonyms

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

FORGE

Possible Answers:

Subjugate

Yield

Lament

Falsify

Harangue

Correct answer:

Falsify

Explanation:

The verb "forge" has multiple commonly used meanings, one of which is to falsify, to produce a counterfeit version of for the purposes of subverting authority. Another common meaning of "forge" is to hammer into shape, to build using force. Additionally, "lament" means mourn, express sadness about; "harangue" means lecture in an aggressive or annoying fashion, pester; "subjugate" means bring under control, dominate; "yield" means surrender, give in to.

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