All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1140 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BROKER
distribute
spiral
rate
hinder
negotiate
negotiate
"Broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CREDIBILITY
parlance
plausability
risk
flexibility
minimum
plausability
"Credibility" means the quality of being trusted or thought plausible, or plausibility.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FANFARE
fuss
initiative
mercy
luminescence
air conditioning
fuss
"Fanfare" is elaborate ceremony, attention, or fuss.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VACANCY
trouble
opening
crime
outlet
display
opening
A "vacancy" is an unoccupied spot or an opening.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BREACH
species
violation
enthusiasm
revolution
innovation
violation
A "breach" is a violation of something.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIM.
Anger
Lethargy
Remorse
Vigor
Volition
Vigor
“Vim” describes someone with great energy or vigor. For clarification, "lethargy" means exhaustion; "remorse" means regret; "volition" means the ability or act of choosing.
Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACUMEN.
Imply
Insight
Account
Appoint
Coalesce
Insight
“Acumen” is a noun that refers to the sharpness of mind and describes someone who can make quick and insightful decisions; therefore the best available synonym is “insight” which means perceptiveness. For clarification, "imply" means to suggest without directly expressing; "coalesce" means to merge or bring things together.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CADENCE.
Desire
Capability
Rhythm
Ability
Wardrobe
Rhythm
“Cadence” refers to the rhythm of something, such as a dance or a march. For clarification, "desire" means will or passionate wanting of something; "capability" means level of ability.
Example Question #14 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
APHORISM.
A finite date
A short saying
A ponderous tome
A calculated decision
A distant friendship
A short saying
An “aphorism” is a succinct statement or saying. For clarification, "succinct" means short and brief; "ponderous" means slow and heavy; "tome" refers to a large, dense book; "finite" is a limited or fixed number of something.
Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Nouns For Abstract Concepts
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ZEITGEIST
Fair judgment
Spirit of the time
Words of wisdom
Home-grown
Political gridlock
Spirit of the time
“Zeitgeist” is an English word originally drawn from the German language. It means the ideas commonly expressed in a certain place or era, so the best answer choice would have to be spirit of the time.
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