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 #1891 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

IMPULSIVE

Possible Answers:

Pallid

Rash

Sentimental

Showy

Generous

Correct answer:

Rash

Explanation:

Impulsive and rash are both adjectives that describe sudden actions based on emotion rather than on long-term consequences.  

Example Question #1892 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SURREPTITIOUS

Possible Answers:

Idealistic

Stealthy

Unremarkable

Thrifty

Excessive

Correct answer:

Stealthy

Explanation:

Surreptitious means stealthy or secret.  

Example Question #1893 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISTINGUISHED

Possible Answers:

Upset

Downtrodden

Famous

Controlled

Cheerful

Correct answer:

Famous

Explanation:

Distinguished means successful, authoritative, or famous.

Example Question #1894 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTEMPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

Enshrined

Damaged

Hateful

Gracious

Capital

Correct answer:

Hateful

Explanation:

Contemptible means deserving contempt, despicable, or hateful.

Example Question #1139 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BELLIGERENT

Possible Answers:

Treasonous

Melodious

Elegant

Hostile

Resonant

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

Someone who is belligerent is hostile.

Example Question #1895 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEFT

Possible Answers:

Skillful

Stupid

Bereft

Hard of hearing

Left

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

Someone who is "deft" is skilled, capable, or talented. (It usually refers to an action taken with the hands: "a deft carpenter").

Example Question #1896 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FLAMBOYANT

Possible Answers:

Rapid

Exuberant

Pale

Headstrong

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Exuberant

Explanation:

Flamboyant means attracting attention because of exuberance.

Example Question #1897 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISCREET

Possible Answers:

Individual

Confusing

Rocky

Quiet

Firm

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

Someone who is "discreet" is capable of keeping a secret; cautious, careful, and quiet. Don't mix this up with "discrete," meaning individual or separate.

Example Question #1898 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CEREBRAL

Possible Answers:

Corpulent 

Pulchritudinous

Impassive 

Intellectual

Comely 

Correct answer:

Intellectual

Explanation:

“Cerebral” is an adjective used to describe someone who is intellectual and rational. Corpulent means fat; comely means cute; pulchritudinous means beautiful; impassive means expressionless or devoid of emotion.

Example Question #1899 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

FRUGAL

Possible Answers:

Despised 

Wild 

Prudent 

Spendthrift 

Wasteful 

Correct answer:

Prudent 

Explanation:

“Frugal” is an adjective used to describe someone who is thrifty or prudent, someone who does not easily part with money. The answer choices “spendthrift” and “wasteful” are antonyms of “frugal.”

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