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:

Valuable

Puzzling

Strained

Habitual

Feeble

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

Intensive

Brave

Exempt

Unrestrained

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:

Foolish

Difficult

Friendly

Reserved

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

Precise

Masked

Optimistic

Relevant

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1935 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Agitated

Complex

Immoral

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:

Obvious

Critical

Serious

Prideful

Guarded

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

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

Example Question #162 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Respected

Lacking

Harmful

Skillful

Abandoned

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #163 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Hostile

Destructive

Friendly

Benevolent

Fruitful

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #164 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Reserved

Introverted

Obedient

Tacit

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #165 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Offensive

Short-sighted

Generous

Thrifty

Malevolent

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

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