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 #289 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Impound is to confiscate as ponder is to _________________.

Possible Answers:

prattle

mull

embezzle

maul

meander

Correct answer:

mull

Explanation:

"Impound" and "confiscate" are synonyms, both words mean to take something away because it is in violation of the rules. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "ponder." Well, "ponder" means to think deeply and carefully about. So, the correct answer is "mull." Additionally, "embezzle" means steal money from a place where you work or are trusted; "maul" means attack and cause harm to, wound; "meander" means to walk or move indirectly or slowly; "prattle" means talk foolishly.

Example Question #290 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Forerunner is to harbinger as ________________ is to fortitude.

Possible Answers:

cowardice

ingress

mettle

specter

knight

Correct answer:

mettle

Explanation:

"Forerunner" and "harbinger" are synonyms, both words mean something that comes before something else and suggests the approach of something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "fortitude." Well, "fortitude" is resilience and courage, strength to carry on in difficult circumstances. This is identical in meaning to "mettle." Additionally, "ingress" means entrance; "specter" means ghost, phantom; "cowardice" is the absence of bravery.

Example Question #291 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Blemish is to defect as caprice is to _________________.

Possible Answers:

idea

desire

goal

treaty

whim

Correct answer:

whim

Explanation:

"Blemish" and "defect" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to an imperfection or problem with something. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these has the same meaning as "caprice." Well, "caprice" is a sudden and unexpected change in feeling, mood, or behavior. This is very similar in meaning to "whim."

Example Question #292 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Bestow is to give as __________ is to disobey.

Possible Answers:

extol

contravene

sanction

infiltrate

extricate

Correct answer:

contravene

Explanation:

"Bestow" means to confer, to grant someone an award or title or privilege, to "give." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "disobey" (to break the rules). The correct answer is "contravene" (to try and find away around the rules, to violate the rules). Additionally, "infiltrate" means gain access to through sneaky or illicit means; "extricate" means liberate, set free; "extol" means praise; "sanction" means approve, provide official approval for

Example Question #293 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Eavesdrop is to listen as ______________ is to fraternize.

Possible Answers:

commiserate

console

consort

compile

condone

Correct answer:

consort

Explanation:

"Eavesdrop" means to "listen" to something you are not meant to "listen" to. It is loosely a synonym of "listen." So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words is a synonym of "fraternize." Well, "fraternize" means to associate with, to form a friendship or relationship with. This is very similar in meaning to "consort." It is worth nothing that "fraternize" and "consort" both carry with them the connotation of forming an association with someone you are not meant to be friends with. Additionally, "condone" means allow to happen, give support to an action; "compile" means collect, gather together; "console" means try to comfort someone who is suffering; "commiserate" means share in misery with

Example Question #294 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Beget is to produce as _______________ is to contemplate.

Possible Answers:

exculpate

eradicate

envisage

preclude

glower

Correct answer:

envisage

Explanation:

"Beget" means create, "produce," particularly to "produce" offspring. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words has the same meaning as "contemplate," which means think deeply about and imagine a solution. The correct answer is "envisage," which means to picture something, to imagine. Additionally, "glower" means stare angrily at; "exculpate" means acquit, find innocent, release from accusations of guilt; "eradicate" means completely remove and destroy; "preclude" means prevent, prohibit, choose not to include.

Example Question #295 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Inception is to commencement as __________ is to favoritism.

Possible Answers:

nepotism

geocentrism

utilitarianism

racism

fatalism

Correct answer:

nepotism

Explanation:

"Inception" and "commencement" are synonyms of one another, they both refer to the beginning of something, the moment when something begins. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these words means the same thing as "favoritism." The correct answer is "nepotism," which is the practice of awarding jobs and titles to people who have helped you become powerful or to people you are close with. Additionally, "utilitarianism" is the belief that the morality should be judged on what does the greatest possible good for the greatest number of people; "fatalism" is pessimism, the belief that things will go wrong or end badly; "geocentrism" is the mistaken belief that the Earth is the center of the universe.

Example Question #296 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Augur is to soothsayer as memorial is to __________.

Possible Answers:

monument

wave

treaty

border

orchard

Correct answer:

monument

Explanation:

"Augur" and "soothsayer" are synonyms of one another, both words are used to describe someone who claims to be able to predict the future, an oracle. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "memorial?" Well, a "memorial" is a "monument," to someone, particularly someone who died fighting in a war.

Example Question #297 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Dicey is to uncertain as __________ is to embryonic.

Possible Answers:

sinewy

rudimentary

pusillanimous

pugnacious

torpid

Correct answer:

rudimentary

Explanation:

"Dicey" and "uncertain" are synonyms, both words mean not certain, (of a situation) risky and unsafe. So, to solve this analogy you need to determine which of these is a synonym of "embryonic." Well, "embryonic" means in a state of infancy, in the beginning stages. This is identical in meaning to "rudimentary." Additionally, "sinewy" means brawny, muscular; "torpid" means lethargic, sluggish, lacking vigor; "pugnacious" means aggressive, seeking to fight; "pusillanimous" means cowardly.

Example Question #298 : Analogies

Complete this analogy.

Abeyance is to suspension as accouterments is to __________.

Possible Answers:

politics

armaments

notions

strength

equipment

Correct answer:

equipment

Explanation:

"Abeyance" means "suspension," a temporary state of pausing or immobility. So, which of these words has the same meaning as "accouterments?" Well, "accouterments" means items carried or owned for specific use. This is the same meaning as "equipment." Additionally, "notions" are ideas, thoughts; "armaments" are weapons.

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