All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2001 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRASIVE
Stringent
Harsh
Abstruse
Strict
Elementary
Harsh
"Abrasive" means "harsh," corrosive, or caustic. "Stringent" and "strict" are synonyms. "Elementary" means basic or fundamental. "Abstruse," a near antonym means obscure and arcane.
Example Question #2002 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARSIMONIOUS
Benevolent
Magnanimous
Cheap
Munificent
Malicious
Cheap
"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.
Example Question #2003 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BEWITCHING
Suave
Petulant
Enchanting
Reckless
Iniquitous
Enchanting
"Bewitching" and "enchanting" mean captivating, charming. "Suave" means debonair, sophisticated. "Iniquitous" is a synonym for evil. "Reckless" means irresponsible and risky. "Petulant" means peevish or irritable.
Example Question #2004 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACERBIC
Resourceful
Timid
Reverent
Caustic
Enterprising
Caustic
"Acerbic" means sharp, cutting, or "caustic" and often describes remarks. "Resourceful" is a synonym for enterprising, and "timid" means meek and shy. "Reverent" means worshipful.
Example Question #2005 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLUM
Serene
Haughty
Insatiable
Lugubrious
Supercilious
Lugubrious
"Lugubrious" means morose or "glum." "Haughty" and "supercilious" both mean arrogant and conceited. "Insatiable" means ravenous, very hungry. "Serene" means calm and tranquil.
Example Question #2006 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEBONAIR
Urbane
Indolent
Potable
Potent
Assiduous
Urbane
"Debonair" means "urbane," suave, or sophisticated. "Assiduous" means hardworking, which is an antonym for "indolent," or lazy. "Potable" means safe to drink, and "potent" means powerful.
Example Question #2007 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
UNCTUOUS
Magnanimous
Imaginative
Saccharine
Impartial
Smarmy
Smarmy
"Unctuous" is a synonym for "smarmy," insincerely ingratiating. "Impartial" means unbiased, and "saccharine" means overly sweet. "Imaginative" is a synonym for creative, and "magnanimous" is a synonym for "generous."
Example Question #2008 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PEDANTIC
Meticulous
Paramount
Lackluster
Addled
Fortuitous
Meticulous
The adjective "pedantic" is used to describe someone who pays too close attention to details, someone who is obsessive about something in an irritating manner. The closest answer choice to this definition is "meticulous" which means precise, trying to do something perfectly. Additionally, "paramount" means of particular importance, very significant; "fortuitous" means lucky; "addled" means confused and mentally weak (usually from drug use or old age); "lackluster" means uninspiring, underwhelming.
Example Question #2009 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ECCENTRIC
Normal
Youthful
Simple
Ancient
Odd
Odd
The adjective "eccentric" is usually used to describe certain people and means odd, unusual, prone to weird behavior.
Example Question #2010 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSPICACIOUS
Corpulent
Loathsome
Illuminating
Discerning
Salient
Discerning
The adjective "perspicacious" is used to describe someone who is very discerning, able to notice and understand things very well. Additionally, "loathsome" means detestable, hated; "illuminating" means revealing, 'shining a light on'; "corpulent" means overweight, fat; "salient" means most important, very significant.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
