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 #151 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BUTTRESS

Possible Answers:

Support

Sink

Insult

Refusal

Flattery

Correct answer:

Support

Explanation:

A "buttress" is a source of defense or support, usually made of stone or brick.

Example Question #951 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LABYRINTH

Possible Answers:

Poison

Agriculture

Construction

Devastation

Maze

Correct answer:

Maze

Explanation:

"Labyrinth" means maze. "Construction" is the building of some type of structure. "Devastation" means destruction. "Agriculture" refers to farming. "Poison" is a toxin.

Example Question #952 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACCOUTREMENT

Possible Answers:

Reluctance

Hint

Disease

Praise

Equipment

Correct answer:

Equipment

Explanation:

"Accoutrement" means equipment. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "accoutrement": "praise" means compliment; "reluctance" means hesitation; "hint" means clue; and "disease" mean illness.

Example Question #953 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EDDY

Possible Answers:

Whirlpool

Discovery

Rubbish

Exemption

Persuasion

Correct answer:

Whirlpool

Explanation:

An "eddy" is a small whirlpool, so "whirlpool" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "eddy": "rubbish" means trash; "exemption" means exception; "discovery" means the finding of something; and "persuasion" means the act of convincing someone of something.  

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns

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

ABODE

Possible Answers:

Train Station

Library

Home

Office

Airport

Correct answer:

Home

Explanation:

"Abode" means a home or a residence, so "home" is the correct answer. An "office" is a workplace. A "library" is a place that allows patrons to check out and borrow books for periods of time or where students go to study. An "airport" is a place where people go to board planes for trips. A "train station" is a place where people go to board trains.

Example Question #954 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CANINE

Possible Answers:

Dog

Foundation

Epidemic

College

Tribute

Correct answer:

Dog

Explanation:

"Canine" is a word that can be used as either a noun or an adjective; because all of the answer choices are nouns, we will need to consider "canine" as a noun. When used as a noun, "canine" means a dog, so "dog" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "canine" or "dog": a "college" is a university or a school of higher learning; a "foundation" is the base of a structure or a starting point; a "tribute" is something done to show appreciation or respect for another; and an "epidemic" is a widespread disease or illness.

Example Question #955 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TORRENT

Possible Answers:

Stalemate

Aroma

Deluge

Debris

Allegiance

Correct answer:

Deluge

Explanation:

"Torrent" is a deluge or overflow of water. "Aroma" is a smell. "Stalemate" is a position in which neither party can advance or move forward. "Debris" is waste or trash. "Allegiance" means loyalty or faithfulness to a person or cause.

Example Question #956 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BOUNTY

Possible Answers:

Cache

Quarrel

Loot

Candor

Vegetation

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

"Bounty" means loot, money, or something of value. "Vegetation" means plants or crops. "Cache" is a stash of items stored away. "Candor" means honesty. "Quarrel" means argument or fight.

Example Question #957 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APERTURE

Possible Answers:

Florist

Artifact

Agility

Cellar

Opening

Correct answer:

Opening

Explanation:

"Aperture" is an opening or hole. "Artifact" is a relic or an object of significant importance. "Florist" is a person who cares for and sells flowers. "Agility" means quickness. "Cellar" is a room below a home and is usually used to store wine.

Example Question #958 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CACHE

Possible Answers:

Elation

Remark

Stash

Catastrophe

Fidelity

Correct answer:

Stash

Explanation:

"Cache" is a stash of something stored or hidden away. "Catastrophe" means a disaster or event causing great damage. "Fidelity" means loyalty or faithfulness. "Elation" means great happiness or joy. "Remark" means a comment or a mention.

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