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 #454 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ABRASIVE

Possible Answers:

Strict

Stringent

Abstruse

Elementary

Harsh

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"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 #455 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PARSIMONIOUS

Possible Answers:

Malicious

Munificent

Magnanimous

Benevolent

Cheap

Correct answer:

Cheap

Explanation:

"Parsimonious" means cheap or stingy. It's the opposite of "munificent" and "magnanimous," which both mean generous. "Benevolent" and "malicious" are antonyms.

Example Question #456 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

BEWITCHING

Possible Answers:

Suave

Iniquitous

Petulant

Enchanting

Reckless

Correct answer:

Enchanting

Explanation:

"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 #457 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ACERBIC

Possible Answers:

Timid

Reverent

Enterprising

Resourceful

Caustic

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"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 #458 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Supercilious

Lugubrious

Serene

Haughty

Insatiable

Correct answer:

Lugubrious

Explanation:

"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 #459 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

DEBONAIR

Possible Answers:

Potable

Assiduous

Indolent

Urbane

Potent

Correct answer:

Urbane

Explanation:

"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 #460 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

UNCTUOUS

Possible Answers:

Magnanimous

Saccharine

Smarmy

Imaginative

Impartial

Correct answer:

Smarmy

Explanation:

"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 #233 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PEDANTIC

Possible Answers:

Paramount

Fortuitous

Meticulous

Lackluster

Addled

Correct answer:

Meticulous

Explanation:

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 #2001 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ECCENTRIC

Possible Answers:

Simple

Youthful

Normal

Ancient

Odd

Correct answer:

Odd

Explanation:

The adjective "eccentric" is usually used to describe certain people and means odd, unusual, prone to weird behavior.

Example Question #2002 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERSPICACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Discerning

Corpulent

Illuminating

Salient

Loathsome

Correct answer:

Discerning

Explanation:

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.

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