All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TRANQUIL
restless
fast-growing
calm
choosy
pointy
calm
"Tranquil" means free from disturbance, or calm.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CALLOUS
insane
passable
routine
perfect
heartless
heartless
"Callous" means insensitive, or heartless.
Example Question #1781 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
MUNIFICENT.
Miserly
Ostentatious
Generous
Prodigal
Jubilant
Generous
“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 #1782 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
AVARICIOUS.
Lethargic
Greedy
Slothful
Vicious
Ridiculous
Greedy
"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 #1783 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters
PARSIMONIOUS.
Timid
Intrepid
Haughty
Philanthropic
Miserly
Miserly
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 #1784 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DILIGENT.
Disdainful
Loose
Limited
Careful
Derisive
Careful
“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 #1785 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HISTRIONIC.
Eloquent
Impudent
Unbelievable
Dramatic
Remiss
Dramatic
“Histrionic” means dramatic. For clarification, "remiss" means careless or negligent; "impudent" means rude and impolite; "eloquent" means possessing clear and stylish speech.
Example Question #1786 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VERACIOUS.
Honest
Aged
Dishonest
Demonstrative
Youthful
Honest
Someone who is “veracious” is very honest. For clarification, "demonstrative" means affectionate or demonstrating loving feelings.
Example Question #1787 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GLUTTUNOUS.
Satiated
Slothful
Flexible
Profound
Greedy
Greedy
“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 #1788 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LICENTIOUS.
Brave
Pulchritudinous
Lonesome
Whimsical
Lewd
Lewd
“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.