SSAT Upper Level Verbal Flashcards: Advanced Vocabulary

Study Advanced Vocabulary in SSAT Upper Level Verbal with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What does the word "enervate" most nearly mean?

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ANSWER

To weaken; to drain energy. From Latin 'enervare' meaning to weaken by removing nerves, indicating energy depletion.

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This deck focuses on Advanced Vocabulary, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for SSAT Upper Level Verbal.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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For a science fair, Diego tested a hypothesis about whether background music affects reading comprehension. He chose passages of equal difficulty and kept study time constant to avoid hidden variables. Because his method was empirical, he relied on quiz scores and timed readings instead of impressions. The data revealed a consistent phenomenon: some students read faster with quiet music, but others slowed down. Diego wrote a cautious conclusion, noting that individual differences mattered more than his original prediction. He recommended repeating the study with more participants to improve reliability. In the passage, what does the word hypothesis mean?

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