All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TOUCHABLE
Triangular
Edible
Tantalizing
Tangled
Tangible
Tangible
"Touchable" and "tangible" are synonyms referring to items that have a physical presence. The other words do not have meanings that are related to "touchable."
Example Question #62 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONSPICUOUS
Expert
Significant
Jagged
Discreet
Archaic
Discreet
"Inconspicuous" means tending not to draw attention. "Expertly" means skillfully, and "significantly" means importantly. "Archaic" means out of date. "Jagged" means having rough edges.
Example Question #63 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PELLUCID
Opaque
Immaterial
Marital
Transparent
Tangible
Transparent
"Pellucid" means very clear and transparent. This the antonym of "opaque," which describes material that cannot be seen through. "Marital" is the adjective form of "marriage," and "immaterial" means either irrelevant or intangible. This is an antonym of "tangible," which means able to be touched.
Example Question #1611 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEAL
Cerise
Azure
Delft
Turquoise
Amethyst
Turquoise
"Teal" and "turquoise" describe a similarly greenish-blue color. "Cerise" is the moderate red color of cherries. "Amethyst" is a lilac-purple color or gemstone. "Delft" is a city, but it is more commonly an adjective used to describe a particular shade of blue and type of pottery design. "Azure" is a bright sky blue color.
Example Question #1612 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLORAL
Flowery
Sartorial
Extravagant
Opulent
Thrifty
Flowery
"Floral" and "flowery" are synonyms. "Opulent" means very wealthy, and "extravagant" means too expensive or too fancy. This is an antonym of "thrifty," or frugal. "Sartorial" is an adjective that means related to clothing.
Example Question #1613 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISMAL
Uplifting
Dreary
Abandoned
Spectral
Eligible
Dreary
"Dingy" means dim and depressing. This is an antonym of "uplifting." "Spectral" means ghostlike. "Abandoned" and "vacant" are synonyms. "Eligible" means qualified.
Example Question #1614 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SERPENTINE
Munificent
Accurate
Dismal
Winding
Adroit
Winding
"Serpentine" means twisting or "winding." "Dismal" is a synonym for dreary, and "munificent" means generous or bountiful. "Accurate" is another word for precise. "Adroit" means deft and skillful.
Example Question #1615 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BARONIAL
Distraught
Measly
Grand
Paltry
Elegant
Grand
"Baronial" means both "grand" and stately. "Distraught" means distressed, and "elegant" means graceful, stylish, and sophisticated. "Measly" and "paltry" both mean small, few, or insufficient.
Example Question #1616 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXQUISITE
Propitious
Beautiful
Anomalous
Auspicious
Evocative
Beautiful
"Exquisite" can mean "beautiful," elegant, or delicate. "Anomalous" means abnormal, and "propitious" and "auspicious "are both synonyms for favorable. "Evocative" means redolent or reminiscent.
Example Question #1617 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SORDID
Ravenous
Arboreal
Maudlin
Filthy
Impossible
Filthy
"Sordid" and "filthy" both mean very dirty. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental. "Arboreal" means treelike, and "ravenous" means famished or very hungry. "Impossible" is an antonym of "possible," of course.
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