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 #216 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

IMPERTINENT

Possible Answers:

Depraved

Saccharine

Impartial

Prophetic

Insolent

Correct answer:

Insolent

Explanation:

"Impertinent" and "insolent" are synonyms. "Saccharine" means overly sweet or sentimental. "Depraved" means corrupt or morally degenerate. "Impartial" and "unbiased" are synonyms, as are "prophetic" and "farsighted."

Example Question #217 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

HAUGHTY

Possible Answers:

Equitable

Obstreperous

Supercilious

Fervid

Boisterous

Correct answer:

Supercilious

Explanation:

"Haughty" means conceited, arrogant, and "supercilious." "Fervid" means ardent and impassioned. "Equitable" is another word for fair or just. "Obstreperous" and "boisterous" both mean rambunctious.

Example Question #218 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

ASSIDUOUS

Possible Answers:

Satiable

Hardworking

Pugnacious

Ravenous

Belligerent

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Assiduous," sedulous, and diligent all mean "hardworking." "Ravenous" means very hungry, insatiable. This is an antonym for "satiable," or easily sated. "Pugnacious" and "belligerent" are both words that mean aggressive and combative.

Example Question #219 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SUPERFICIAL

Possible Answers:

Shallow

Stingy

Penurious

Avaricious

Articulate

Correct answer:

Shallow

Explanation:

"Superficial" is another word for "shallow." "Penurious" means extremely poor, and "stingy" means miserly or cheap. "Articulate" is another word for well spoken or eloquent. "Avaricious" means greedy.

Example Question #220 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

SLOTHFUL

Possible Answers:

Indolent

Merciful

Sedulous

Pristine

Astute

Correct answer:

Indolent

Explanation:

"Slothful" and "indolent" are both synonyms for lazy. This is an antonym for "sedulous," or hardworking. "Astute" means shrewd or clever. "Merciful" means compassionate and forgiving, and "pristine" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #1191 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Lazy

Indolent

Aggressive

Infuriating

Hardworking

Correct answer:

Hardworking

Explanation:

"Sedulous," like diligent, is a word that means "hardworking." "Indolent" is an antonym that means lazy. "Aggressive" and "antagonistic" are synonyms. "Infuriating" means maddening.

Example Question #1192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

POTENT

Possible Answers:

Powerful

Thrifty

Frugal

Wholesome

Vivacious

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

"Potent" means "powerful" and strong. "Vivacious" means lively and animated. "Wholesome" means healthy or morally upright, depending on the context. "Frugal" and "thrifty" are synonyms that mean economical.

Example Question #451 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SACCHARINE

Possible Answers:

Sweet

Inept

Illustrious

Iconic

Resolute

Correct answer:

Sweet

Explanation:

"Saccharine" means overly sweet and sentimental. "Illustrious" means distinguished and eminent. "Iconic" is a synonym for classic, and "resolute" is a synonym for determined and steadfast. "Inept" means incompetent.

Example Question #452 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GREGARIOUS

Possible Answers:

Oblivious

Outgoing

Arrogant

Decadent

Stealthy

Correct answer:

Outgoing

Explanation:

"Gregarious" means "outgoing" and sociable. "Decadent" means dissolute, and "arrogant" means conceited or haughty. "Oblivious" means clueless. "Stealthy" is a synonym for surreptitious.

Example Question #453 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUAVE

Possible Answers:

Unnatural

Sophisticated

Seditious

Irresponsible

Superficial

Correct answer:

Sophisticated

Explanation:

"Suave" means charming or sophisticated. "Superficial" means shallow or ostensible. "Seditious" means rabble-rousing or subversive. "Irresponsible" and "responsible" are antonyms, as are "natural" and "unnatural."

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