All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1011 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDLED
Spurious
Frenzied
Reproachful
Baffled
Maudlin
Baffled
"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.
Example Question #1012 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCUND
Sonorous
Fertile
Jovial
Rotund
Sniveling
Jovial
"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.
Example Question #1013 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCY
Lachrymose
Cheeky
Opulent
Chicanery
Ostentatious
Cheeky
"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.
Example Question #1014 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUS
Incongruous
Vulnerable
Gullible
Disbelieving
Dappled
Disbelieving
"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.
Example Question #1015 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOWERING
Sullen
Victorious
Kinetic
Clangorously
Forthright
Sullen
To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
obscure
tired
naughty
aggressive
secret
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
moldy
dishonest
rough
mixed
secretive
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
obedient
pestering
timid
beautiful
angry
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
independent
cowardly
perfectionist
pandering
trustworthy
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #1776 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
bothersome
tired
untalkative
flat
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.