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:

Deadly

Sheer

Cold

Funny

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 

Under budget 

Running late 

Lost the way 

On the up 

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 #1583 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Dark

Honorable

Lukewarm

Mindful

Escalating

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid means lukewarm.  

Example Question #1584 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Clandestine

Burly 

Dry

Marked

Tentative

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means dry.  

Example Question #1585 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Weak

Shocking

Commendable

Dry

Malleable

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means extremely dry.

Example Question #1586 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Causal

Lethal

Optimistic

Latent

Decaying

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1587 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Intimidating

Transparent

Arrogant

Striped

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Purposeful

Harmonious

Sparse

Winding

Inherent

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Curt

Formal

Thin

Convergent

Masculine

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Stuck

Technical

Mundane

Flexible

Valuable

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

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