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 #1581 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DIAPHANOUS

Possible Answers:

Sheer

Funny

Cold

Deadly

Frightening

Correct answer:

Sheer

Explanation:

"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.

Example Question #1582 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Broken down 

On the up 

Under budget 

Lost the way 

Running late 

Correct answer:

Broken down 

Explanation:

“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.

Example Question #1582 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Dark

Lukewarm

Mindful

Honorable

Escalating

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid means lukewarm.  

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Burly 

Marked

Tentative

Dry

Clandestine

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means dry.  

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Commendable

Dry

Weak

Malleable

Shocking

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means extremely dry.

Example Question #831 : Synonyms

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Causal

Latent

Lethal

Decaying

Optimistic

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.

Example Question #781 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Arrogant

Transparent

Swollen

Intimidating

Striped

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #832 : Synonyms

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Purposeful

Harmonious

Sparse

Inherent

Winding

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #1581 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Convergent

Masculine

Curt

Formal

Thin

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #833 : Synonyms

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Mundane

Flexible

Stuck

Technical

Valuable

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

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