All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1901 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASCETIC
Gregarious
Extravagant
Ostentatious
Impoverished
Austere
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
Mature
Thoughtful
Careless
Childish
Wizened
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
Unmotivated
Artisanal
Dull
Captivating
Courageous
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
Calculating
Thrifty
Decorated
Colorless
Harmful
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
Beneficial
Whimsical
Mysterious
Flushed
Limited
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
Bitter
Primary
Inexperienced
Digital
Delayed
Inexperienced
Naïve means inexperienced or having a lack of judgment.
Example Question #1107 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRUDENT
Exclusive
Outdated
Cautious
Murky
Odorous
Cautious
Prudent means cautious or wise.
Example Question #1907 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALCITRANT
Loyal
Hardworking
Disobedient
Lazy
Jubilant
Disobedient
“Recalcitrant” is an adjective used to describe someone’s disobedience or stubborn resistance. Note that “jubilant” means very happy.
Example Question #1153 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JAUNTY
Colorful
Broken
Macabre
Provocative
Lively
Lively
Jaunty means cheerful, confident, and lively.
Example Question #1908 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CHARISMATIC
Whimsical
Intellectual
Regulated
Magnetic
Shabby
Magnetic
Charismatic describes a person who is charming, compelling, or has a magnetic personality.
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