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Example Question #1901 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Extravagant
Gregarious
Austere
Ostentatious
Impoverished
Austere
“Ascetic” is an adjective used to describe the quality of living an austere life, focused on personal discipline and the rejection of material comforts. “Extravagant” and “ostentatious” are antonyms because they both describe the quality of showing wealth and living in luxury. "Gregarious" means very friendly; "impoverished" is somewhat similar in meaning to "ascetic" but "ascetic" implies a conscious choice to live a certain lifestyle, whereas "impoverished" indicates that material comforts are not rejected; rather they are simply not an option.
Example Question #1902 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JUVENILE
Childish
Wizened
Careless
Mature
Thoughtful
Childish
“Juvenile” is an adjective used to describe the youthful quality of something. It generally has a connotation of immaturity or childishness when used to describe people. The best answer choice here is therefore “childish.” Mature is an antonym, as is “wizened,” which describes the appearance of looking shriveled up.
Example Question #1903 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPELLING
Dull
Courageous
Unmotivated
Captivating
Artisanal
Captivating
Compelling menas capturing interest, or captivating
Example Question #1904 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FRUGAL
Thrifty
Colorless
Calculating
Harmful
Decorated
Thrifty
Frugal and thrifty both mean not spending a lot of money.
Example Question #1905 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CRYPTIC
Mysterious
Flushed
Limited
Whimsical
Beneficial
Mysterious
Cryptic means mysterious. The root word 'crypticus' means hidden.
Example Question #1906 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NAIVE
Delayed
Bitter
Digital
Inexperienced
Primary
Inexperienced
Naïve means inexperienced or having a lack of judgment.
Example Question #1907 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Outdated
Exclusive
Odorous
Murky
Cautious
Cautious
Prudent means cautious or wise.
Example Question #1908 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALCITRANT
Jubilant
Loyal
Disobedient
Hardworking
Lazy
Disobedient
“Recalcitrant” is an adjective used to describe someone’s disobedience or stubborn resistance. Note that “jubilant” means very happy.
Example Question #1909 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JAUNTY
Provocative
Macabre
Lively
Colorful
Broken
Lively
Jaunty means cheerful, confident, and lively.
Example Question #1910 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHARISMATIC
Shabby
Regulated
Whimsical
Intellectual
Magnetic
Magnetic
Charismatic describes a person who is charming, compelling, or has a magnetic personality.
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