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 #1931 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Puzzling

Feeble

Habitual

Strained

Valuable

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #1932 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Durable

Unrestrained

Brave

Intensive

Exempt

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #1933 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Foolish

Reserved

Difficult

Foreign

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #1934 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Finished

Masked

Relevant

Precise

Optimistic

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #1178 : Synonyms

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Immoral

Complex

Agitated

Young

Loyal

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

Example Question #161 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Critical

Serious

Guarded

Prideful

Obvious

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #1937 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Abandoned

Lacking

Respected

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Benevolent

Hostile

Friendly

Destructive

Fruitful

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #1182 : Synonyms

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Obedient

Introverted

Reserved

Tacit

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #1183 : Synonyms

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Short-sighted

Offensive

Generous

Malevolent

Thrifty

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

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