All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1065 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
impoverished
competent
cruel
well-written
flexible
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #1821 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Miniature
Impractical
Cautious
Aligned
Tangential
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Frightened
Noxious
Brave
Timid
Ample
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #1823 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Partial
Neutral
Biased
Empathetic
Prejudiced
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
Example Question #1824 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAUSTIC
Showy
Still
Greedy
Unprofessional
Corrosive
Corrosive
"Caustic" means corrosive or very critical, so "corrosive" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "caustic": "greedy" means excessively desirous of money; "showy" means eye-catching or gaudy; "still" means unmoving; and "unprofessional" means improper.
Example Question #1825 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LOQUACIOUS
Talkative
Tiny
Welcoming
Blaring
Profound
Talkative
"Loquacious" means talkative, so "talkative" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "loquacious": "blaring" means deafening; "welcoming" means hospitable; "profound" means meaningful; and "tiny" means small.
Example Question #281 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FATUOUS
Workable
Foolish
Preventive
Explanatory
Offensive
Foolish
"Fatuous" means foolish or inane, so "foolish" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "fatuous": "offensive" means rude; "workable" means feasible; "preventive" means preemptive; and "explanatory" means instructive.
Example Question #282 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPRY
Agile
Fake
Crispy
Juvenile
Morbid
Agile
"Spry" means nimble, agile, or quick, so "agile" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "spry": "morbid" means gruesome; "crispy" means crunchy; "fake" means not real; and "juvenile" means young.
Example Question #283 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT
Needy
Mandatory
Quiet
Dangerous
Envious
Quiet
"Reticent" means quiet or reserved, so "quiet" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "reticent": "envious" means jealous; "dangerous" means not safe; "needy" means disadvantaged or needing essentials; and "mandatory" means required.
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