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 #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

RUTHLESS

Possible Answers:

cruel

competent

well-written

impoverished

flexible

Correct answer:

cruel

Explanation:

"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.

Example Question #1822 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

BENEVOLENT

Possible Answers:

aesthetic

expensive

insane

kindhearted

judgmental

Correct answer:

kindhearted

Explanation:

"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.

Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

QUIXOTIC

Possible Answers:

Impractical

Miniature

Cautious

Aligned

Tangential

Correct answer:

Impractical

Explanation:

"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 #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

VALIANT

Possible Answers:

Ample

Noxious

Timid

Brave

Frightened

Correct answer:

Brave

Explanation:

"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 #44 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPARTIAL

Possible Answers:

Partial

Biased

Empathetic

Neutral

Prejudiced

Correct answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

"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 #271 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Unprofessional 

Still

Corrosive

Greedy

Showy

Correct answer:

Corrosive

Explanation:

"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 #272 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Tiny

Profound

Talkative

Welcoming

Blaring

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"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 #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

FATUOUS

Possible Answers:

Offensive

Foolish

Explanatory

Preventive 

Workable

Correct answer:

Foolish

Explanation:

"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 #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

SPRY

Possible Answers:

Fake

Juvenile

Agile

Crispy

Morbid

Correct answer:

Agile

Explanation:

"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 #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RETICENT

Possible Answers:

Needy

Mandatory

Quiet

Envious

Dangerous

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"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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