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 #112 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

ADDLED

Possible Answers:

Reproachful

Frenzied

Spurious

Baffled

Maudlin

Correct answer:

Baffled

Explanation:

"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 #113 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

JOCUND

Possible Answers:

Rotund

Sniveling

Jovial

Fertile

Sonorous

Correct answer:

Jovial

Explanation:

"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 #114 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

SAUCY

Possible Answers:

Chicanery

Ostentatious

Lachrymose

Cheeky

Opulent

Correct answer:

Cheeky

Explanation:

"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 #115 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

INCREDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Dappled

Vulnerable

Incongruous

Gullible

Disbelieving

Correct answer:

Disbelieving

Explanation:

"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 #116 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States

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

GLOWERING

Possible Answers:

Sullen

Kinetic

Forthright

Clangorously

Victorious

Correct answer:

Sullen

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

secret

naughty

obscure

tired

aggressive

Correct answer:

aggressive

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

dishonest

rough

moldy

secretive

mixed

Correct answer:

dishonest

Explanation:

"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

DOCILE

Possible Answers:

timid

angry

obedient

pestering

beautiful

Correct answer:

obedient

Explanation:

"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FASTIDIOUS

Possible Answers:

trustworthy

independent

perfectionist

pandering

cowardly

Correct answer:

perfectionist

Explanation:

"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

greedy

bothersome

flat

tired

untalkative

Correct answer:

untalkative

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.

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