All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Revolting
Sour
Sweet
Tasteless
Bitter
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
insane
treacherous
multifarious
ideal
malicious
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #1791 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Loud and enthusiastic
Shy and reserved
Ambitious and outgoing
Soft-spoken
Angry and resentful
Loud and enthusiastic
“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.
Example Question #1792 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Amble
Quiet
Loud
Prattle
Remorse
Quiet
“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.
Example Question #1793 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Portly
Friendly
Assuming
Spendthrift
Spiteful
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #1794 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Disinclined
Touchy
Miserly
Foolhardy
Malevolent
Touchy
“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.
Example Question #1795 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Covetous
Arrogant
Strident
Composed
Vociferous
Covetous
“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.
Example Question #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Talkative
Loud
Heavy
Suspended
Antiquated
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1796 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Despondent
Mirth
Selfless
Conceited
Remorseful
Conceited
“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.