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 #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

choosy

pointy

restless

calm

fast-growing

Correct answer:

calm

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CALLOUS

Possible Answers:

passable

perfect

routine

heartless

insane

Correct answer:

heartless

Explanation:

"Callous" means insensitive, or heartless.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

MUNIFICENT. 

Possible Answers:

Generous 

Jubilant 

Ostentatious 

Miserly 

Prodigal 

Correct answer:

Generous 

Explanation:

“Munificent” describes someone who is very generous, particularly with regards to money. For clarification prodigal means extravagant or wasteful; ostentatious means luxurious; jubilant means very happy; miserly means not generous or very stingy.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

AVARICIOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Vicious 

Slothful 

Lethargic 

Ridiculous 

Greedy 

Correct answer:

Greedy 

Explanation:

"Avaricious” describes someone who is greedy and desiring of wealth accumulation. For clarification vicious means aggressive and mean; lethargic means very tired; slothful means lazy to the point of sin; ridiculous means absurd.

Example Question #1781 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters

PARSIMONIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Miserly 

Philanthropic

Timid 

Intrepid 

Haughty 

Correct answer:

Miserly 

Explanation:

A “parsimonious” person is someone who is very frugal or disinclined to give money. Therefore the best possible correct answer is “miserly” which also means not generous with money. For clarification intrepid means bold and adventurous; philanthropic means charitable; timid means shy; haughty means proud.

Example Question #1782 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DILIGENT. 

Possible Answers:

Derisive 

Loose 

Limited 

Careful 

Disdainful 

Correct answer:

Careful 

Explanation:

“Diligent” means very careful and determined. It is most commonly associated with hard-work and patient effort. For clarification, "derisive" and "disdainful" both mean to regard with scorn or dislike.

Example Question #1783 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HISTRIONIC. 

Possible Answers:

Dramatic 

Eloquent

Remiss 

Unbelievable

Impudent 

Correct answer:

Dramatic 

Explanation:

“Histrionic” means dramatic. For clarification, "remiss" means careless or negligent; "impudent" means rude and impolite; "eloquent" means possessing clear and stylish speech.

Example Question #1784 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VERACIOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Honest 

Dishonest 

Demonstrative

Aged

Youthful 

Correct answer:

Honest 

Explanation:

Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.

Example Question #1785 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

GLUTTUNOUS.

Possible Answers:

Satiated 

Flexible 

Greedy 

Profound 

Slothful 

Correct answer:

Greedy 

Explanation:

“Gluttonous” means greedy and is associated with the word “glutton.” For clarification, "slothful" means lazy to the point of it being a sin; "satiated" means full of food or satisfied; "profound" means deep and meaningful.

Example Question #1786 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LICENTIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Lonesome 

Lewd 

Whimsical 

Pulchritudinous

Brave

Correct answer:

Lewd 

Explanation:

“Licentious” means immoral, particularly with regard to sexuality. So the correct answer is “lewd” which means indecent or sexually offensive. For clarification, "whimsical" means quirky; "pulchritudinous" means beautiful; "lonesome" means lonely or alone.

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