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 #215 : Synonyms

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

CONDUIT

Possible Answers:

Argument

Implement

Future

Channel

Pattern

Correct answer:

Channel

Explanation:

A "conduit" is a channel or pathway.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

INFERNO

Possible Answers:

Temperature

Conflagration 

Disaster

Desert

Ash 

Correct answer:

Conflagration 

Explanation:

A "conflagration" is a large fire. An "inferno" is similarly a large fire. Thus, "conflagration" and "inferno" are synonyms.

Example Question #216 : Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Cleanliness

Misery

Disorder

Bruise

Fear

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A contusion is a bruise or blunt injury.

Example Question #217 : Synonyms

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

DOMICILE

Possible Answers:

Mansion

Prophecy

Tame

Bully

Evil

Correct answer:

Mansion

Explanation:

A "domicile" is a home or house, so "mansion" is the synonym you want.

Example Question #218 : Synonyms

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Healthy 

Broke 

Accident 

Bruise

Unwell 

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

“Contusion” is a noun used to describe an injury to the body in which nothing is broken but damage is done to tissue causing a bruise to appear. “Broke” and “accident” might seem partially correct, but it is important to note that in a “contusion” nothing is broken, only bruised.

Example Question #221 : Synonyms

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

BUREAU 

Possible Answers:

Table

Tact

Tape

Agency

Calligraphy

Correct answer:

Agency

Explanation:

A bureau is an office or agency.

Example Question #222 : Synonyms

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

LUCRE

Possible Answers:

Loot

Greed

Power

Notoriety

Fame

Correct answer:

Loot

Explanation:

“Lucre” is a noun that means “money, especially when gained in a dishonorable manner,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “money.” “Loot” is a word that when used as a noun can mean “property taken from an enemy in war,” “stolen money or valuables,” or informally, “money; wealth.” Because “loot” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “lucre,” “loot” is the correct answer.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

REALM

Possible Answers:

City

Land

Fortress

Town

Ruler

Correct answer:

Land

Explanation:

“Realm” is a noun that can mean “a kingdom” or “a field or domain of activity or interest,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “a kingdom” or “a field of activity or interest.” That means that “ruler” cannot be the correct answer, because while a ruler might rule over a kingdom, “ruler” does not mean the same thing as “kingdom.” “Land,” however, when used as a noun, can mean “a country,” and because “land” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “realm,” “land” is the correct answer.

Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

BURSARY

Possible Answers:

Messenger 

Patience 

Treasury

Marriage

Rhythm 

Correct answer:

Treasury

Explanation:

A "bursary" is a treasury of an institution.

Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Nouns For Tangible Things

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

CONTUSION

Possible Answers:

Instrument

Suspension

Standard

Reptile

Bruise

Correct answer:

Bruise

Explanation:

A "contusion" is a bruise.

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