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 #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

MOTLEY

Possible Answers:

particular

dangerous

varied

manufactured

surprising

Correct answer:

varied

Explanation:

"Motley" means varied in appearance or character.

Example Question #1601 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TANGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Serious

Emotional

Warm

Tropical

Physical

Correct answer:

Physical

Explanation:

Tangible means real, perceptible by touch, or physical.

Example Question #1602 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INFLAMMABLE

Possible Answers:

Glowing

Flame

Fireproof

Flammable

Hazardous

Correct answer:

Flammable

Explanation:

The answer is "inflammable." The prefix "in-" can mean not, but it is not used this way in the word "inflammable." "Inflammable" and "flammable" are synonyms that both mean easily set on fire. Considering that "fireproof" means resistant to catching fire, "hazardous" means dangerous, a "flame" is burning gas or a glow of light, and "glowing" means producing a little bit of light, "inflammable" is the best choice.

Example Question #1603 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Wet

Hot-tempered

Flavorful

Lukewarm

Petite

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid is used to describe something that's only slightly warm: "A cup of tepid tea."

Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

GARISH

Possible Answers:

Frightening

Lurid

Severe

Proper

Delightful

Correct answer:

Lurid

Explanation:

"Garish" means too bright and showy, and the correct answer "lurid" means having a color so bright that it is unpleasant. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "delightful" means fun and joyful, "proper" means appropriate, "severe" means harsh, and "frightening" means scary.

Example Question #1604 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MALLEABLE

Possible Answers:

Abusive

Malign

Injurious

Maleficent

Pliable

Correct answer:

Pliable

Explanation:

'Malleable" and "pliable" are synonymous adjectives. They describe a thing which is able to be shaped or molded. Some of the other answer choices might look similar, but they do not have this meaning.

Example Question #1605 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

POLISHED

Possible Answers:

Dull

Scratched

Glossy

Tarnished

Bruised

Correct answer:

Glossy

Explanation:

"Polished" is a synonym for "glossy" and refers to the shining appearance of an item. The other answer choices are antonyms of the word "polished."

Example Question #61 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TOUCHABLE

Possible Answers:

Triangular

Tantalizing

Tangled

Edible

Tangible

Correct answer:

Tangible

Explanation:

"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 Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

INCONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Archaic

Discreet

Significant

Expert

Jagged

Correct answer:

Discreet

Explanation:

"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 Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

PELLUCID

Possible Answers:

Tangible

Marital

Opaque

Transparent

Immaterial

Correct answer:

Transparent

Explanation:

"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.

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