All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1961 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FLIPPANT
Frivolous
Gregarious
Persuasive
Avaricious
Pugnacious
Frivolous
"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.
Example Question #1962 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Incompetent
Adroit
Lucky
Tranquil
Fortuitous
Incompetent
"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."
Example Question #1963 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESOURCEFUL
Leery
Enterprising
Avaricious
Smelly
Opulent
Enterprising
"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.
Example Question #1964 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCREET
Separate
Inconspicuous
Monstrous
Hideous
Reckless
Inconspicuous
Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.
Example Question #1965 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROPHETIC
Distraught
Individual
Collective
Farsighted
Myopic
Farsighted
Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.
Example Question #1211 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESILIENT
Conservative
Strong
Elevated
Efficacious
Enervated
Strong
"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.
Example Question #1212 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUGNACIOUS
Combative
Mollifying
Adroit
Sardonic
Appeasing
Combative
"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.
Example Question #1213 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTREPEROUS
Plausible
Equitable
Eager
Effervescent
Rambunctious
Rambunctious
"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.
Example Question #1214 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JUST
Knowledgeable
Affable
Equitable
Vivacious
Fanatical
Equitable
"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."
Example Question #1215 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS
Greedy
Charismatic
Listless
Earnest
Exuberant
Greedy
"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.