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 #1751 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PANGLOSSIAN

Possible Answers:

Careless

Optimistic

Fallacious

Smug

Despondent

Correct answer:

Optimistic

Explanation:

"Panglossian," taken from a novel by Voltaire, is a synonym for "overly optimistic." "Careless" is a synonym for "inattentive" or even reckless. "Despondent" means despairing, and "fallacious" means fictitious or erroneous. "Smug" means self-satisfied.

Example Question #1752 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CHOLERIC

Possible Answers:

Frenzied

Irritable

Prideful

Musical

Ravenous

Correct answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

"Choleric" means "irritable," ill-tempered, or irascible. "Ravenous" means starving, voracious. "Prideful" is a synonym for "proud" or disdainful, depending on the context. "Musical" is, of course, the adjective form of "music" and often describes someone with talent at music. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "hurried," frantic, or frenetic.

Example Question #1753 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PRURIENT

Possible Answers:

Joyful

Speculative

Lustful

Ebullient

Ravenous

Correct answer:

Lustful

Explanation:

"Prurient" means "lustful," salacious. "Ravenous" means hungry, voracious. "Speculative" is another word for conjectural. "Ebullient" means joyful or exultant.

Example Question #1754 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Insistent

Anxious

Grim

Flustered

Doleful

Correct answer:

Insistent

Explanation:

"Adamant" means inflexible, unwavering, or "insistent." "Flustered" means agitated or unsettled, and "anxious" means nervous. "Grim" means stern, forbidding, or ghastly. "Doleful" is another word for "disconsolate."

Example Question #1755 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RUEFUL

Possible Answers:

Spurious

Regretful

Stingy

Dubious

Wintry

Correct answer:

Regretful

Explanation:

"Rue" is regret and contrition, but often with a slightly amusing tinge. "Dubious" means doubtful. "Spurious" means false or fictitious. "Wintry" is the adjective form or "winter" and is usually a synonym for cold and snowy. "Stingy" means miserly, cheap.

Example Question #1756 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VOCIFEROUS

Possible Answers:

Effervescent

Gravid

Clamorous

Imperturbable

Lucid

Correct answer:

Clamorous

Explanation:

"Vociferous" means "clamorous," vocal, and vehement. "Imperturbable" is another word for unflappable, unable to be upset. "Lucid" means clear, and "gravid" means pregnant or swollen. "Effervescent" is bubbly.

Example Question #1757 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EFFUSIVE

Possible Answers:

Quiescent

Fulsome

Timorous

Fastidious

Debonair

Correct answer:

Fulsome

Explanation:

The adjective "effusive" means unrestrained or excessively enthusiastic in praise of something. This is closest in meaning to "fulsome" which means excessively complimentary. Additionally, "quiescent" means at rest, inactive; "debonair" means charming and sophisticated; "timorous" means easily scared and shy; "fastidious" means hard to please, overly concerned with details, meticulous.

Example Question #1758 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DISPASSIONATE 

Possible Answers:

Frightened

Sad

Calm

Angry

Envious

Correct answer:

Calm

Explanation:

The adjective "dispassionate" means not emotional, not passionate, not feeling strong emotions. This is closest in meaning to "calm." Other synonyms for "dispassionate" include "unruffled," "composed," and "impassive."

Example Question #1759 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SALACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Energetic

Subdued

Libidinous

Proper

Prudish

Correct answer:

Libidinous

Explanation:

"Salacious" means lewd, "libidinous," or obscene. This is an antonym for "proper" and "prudish." "Subdued" means somber, downcast. "Energetic" means high-spirited and full of energy.

Example Question #1760 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HANGDOG

Possible Answers:

Shamefaced

Indulgent

Abject

Criminal

Broke

Correct answer:

Shamefaced

Explanation:

"Hangdog" means shamefaced, "abashed," or "ashamed" and often describes a person's facial expression. "Broke" means temporarily or currently short on money, and "criminal" as an adjective means inclined to commit or having already committed crime. "Abject" means craven, miserable. "Indulgent" means lenient, generous, or softhearted.

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