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 #74 : 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:

Obese

Gargantuan

Gaunt

Lilliputian

Corpulent

Correct answer:

Gaunt

Explanation:

The adjective "emaciated" means extremely and unhealthily thin, starving, "gaunt," and skeletal. Additionally, "corpulent" and "obese" are synonyms, both words mean fat, overweight; "lilliputian" means very small; "gargantuan" means very large.

Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

REDOUBTABLE

Possible Answers:

Daunting

Opulent

Petulant

Egregious

Erroneous

Correct answer:

Daunting

Explanation:

The adjective "redoubtable" means formidable, awe-inspiring, daunting and intimidating. Additionally, "petulant" means disobedient and badly-behaved; "erroneous" means incorrect, based on a mistaken belief; "egregious" means particularly shocking, especially bad; "opulent" means ostentatious, showy and luxurious.

Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

OBTRUSIVE

Possible Answers:

Cognizant

Inimical

Inopportune

Conspicuous

Indubitable

Correct answer:

Conspicuous

Explanation:

The adjective "obtrusive" means in the way and easily noticeable. This is closest in definition to "conspicuous" which means easily seen and not well hidden. Additionally, "cognizant" means aware and capable of noticing and understanding; "inimical" means very unfriendly; "inopportune" means happening at the wrong time; "indubitable" means certain and unquestionable.

Example Question #77 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

MELLIFLUOUS

Possible Answers:

Dulcet

Splendid

Chaotic

Cacophonous

Egregious

Correct answer:

Dulcet

Explanation:

"Mellifluous" and "dulcet" both describe pleasant, sweet sounds. This is the opposite of "cacophonous," or disharmonious. "Chaotic" means random and disorganized, and "splendid" means magnificent or excellent. "Egregious" means outstandingly bad, shocking, or appalling.

Example Question #78 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

PULCHRITUDINOUS

Possible Answers:

Calamitous

Ravaged

Diseased

Beautiful

Religious

Correct answer:

Beautiful

Explanation:

Although it isn't a pleasant sounding word, "pulchritudinous" actually means "beautiful." It does not mean "diseased" (infected/sickly) or "ravaged" (devastated/damaged). "Calamitous" means catastrophic or disastrous. "Religious" is the adjective form of "religion."

Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

TAWDRY

Possible Answers:

Smoky

Supercilious

Morose

Garish

Lugubrious

Correct answer:

Garish

Explanation:

"Tawdry" is a synonym for gaudy and "garish." "Lugubrious" is a synonym for "glum" or morose. "Supercilious" is a synonym for "haughty." "Smoky" is a synonym for "hazy."

Example Question #80 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

BURNISHED

Possible Answers:

Scuffed

Polished

Romantic

Leery

Striated

Correct answer:

Polished

Explanation:

"Burnished" means "polished" or buffed. This is a near antonym for "scuffed" or scratched. "Striped" is a synonym for "striated," and "amorous" is a synonym for "romantic." "Leery" means cautious or wary.

Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

HARDY

Possible Answers:

Tough

Ugly

Vile

Poor

Easy

Correct answer:

Tough

Explanation:

The adjective "hardy" means robust, fit and healthy, strong and tough. Additionally, "vile" means disgusting or wicked.

Example Question #82 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

CORPULENT

Possible Answers:

Overwhelming

Egregious

Underweight

Overweight

Underwhelming

Correct answer:

Overweight

Explanation:

The adjective "corpulent" means fat, overweight. Additionally, "egregious" means particularly bad and shocking, especially terrible.

Example Question #83 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

OROTUND

Possible Answers:

Feisty

Sordid

Querulous

Pulchritudinous

Sonorous

Correct answer:

Sonorous

Explanation:

"Orotund" is a synonym for "sonorous," pleasant-sounding. "Pulchritudinous" describes visual beauty. "Sordid" means filthy, and "querulous" means irritable, cranky. "Feisty" is another word for spunky, spirited.

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