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 #2021 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VITRIOLIC

Possible Answers:

Bashful

Caustic

Haughty

Immoderate

Supercilious

Correct answer:

Caustic

Explanation:

"Vitriolic" means "caustic" and acrimonious. "Bashful" means shy. "Immoderate" means excessive and unrestrained, while "immodest" means improper, lacking in decency. "Haughty" and "supercilious" are both synonyms for arrogant and conceited.

Example Question #2022 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PRODIGAL

Possible Answers:

Mordant

Wasteful

Immaculate

Lugubrious

Saccharine

Correct answer:

Wasteful

Explanation:

"Prodigal" means "wasteful" and profligate. "Lugubrious" is another word for glum, and "saccharine" means excessively sweet and sentimental. "Mordant" is a synonym for caustic and acerbic. "Immaculate" means spotlessly clean.

Example Question #2023 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RECALCITRANT

Possible Answers:

Abrasive

Archaic

Resistant

Peevish

Obsolete

Correct answer:

Resistant

Explanation:

"Recalcitrant" means "resistant" and stubborn. "Archaic" and "obsolete" both mean outdated. "Abrasive" is a synonym for "harsh" and grating, and "peevish" is a synonym for irritable and cranky.

Example Question #2024 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INGENUOUS

Possible Answers:

Clever

Jaded

Cynical

Elongated

Naive

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

"Ingenuous" means "naive," simple, or innocently childlike. This is an antonym for both "jaded" and "cynical." "Elongated" means lengthened or unusually long. "Ingenious" means clever and crafty and should not be confused with "ingenuous."

Example Question #2025 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INDECOROUS

Possible Answers:

Immodest

Innocuous

Chivalrous

Execrable

Fulsome

Correct answer:

Immodest

Explanation:

"Indecorous" means "immodest" or improper. "Execrable" means terrible or dreadful, while "innocuous" means harmless. "Chivalrous" means gentlemanly or noble. "Fulsome" means excessively flattering.

Example Question #2026 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NONCOMMITTAL

Possible Answers:

Elective

Sporadic

Erratic

Circumspect

Prudent

Correct answer:

Circumspect

Explanation:

"Noncommittal" and "circumspect" both mean guarded, evasive. "Elective" is a synonym for "optional," and "prudent" is a synonym for wise and cautious. "Erratic" and "sporadic" both mean unpredictable, inconstant.

Example Question #2027 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

IMPRESSIONABLE

Possible Answers:

Luminous

Supreme

Naive

Cogent

Emaciated

Correct answer:

Naive

Explanation:

The adjective "impressionable" means naive and innocent, easily misled by others. Additionally, "emaciated" means unhealthily thin and weak from lack of nutrition; "cogent" means (of an argument) convincing; "luminous" means glowing, shining; "supreme" means best, greatest.

Example Question #2028 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CAPRICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Cognizant

Gruesome

Devious

Inconsistent

Unfettered

Correct answer:

Inconsistent

Explanation:

The adjective "capricious" means inconsistent, fickle, changeable. Additionally, "gruesome" means horrific and disgusting; "devious" means cunning, manipulative and wicked; "cognizant" means aware; "unfettered" means unrestrained, not held back by.

Example Question #2029 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSEQUIOUS

Possible Answers:

Ingratiating

Episodic

Leery

Alluring

Beatific

Correct answer:

Ingratiating

Explanation:

The adjective "obsequious" means excessively obedient and fawning, servile, "ingratiating." To provide further help, "ingratiating" means intended to curry favor, sycophantic. Additionally, "alluring" means attractive and enticing; "beatific" means blissfully happy; "episodic" means occurring in regular episodes; "leery" means wary, cautious, careful.

Example Question #2030 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADAMANT

Possible Answers:

Benighted

Averse

Glib

Impetuous

Obstinate

Correct answer:

Obstinate

Explanation:

The adjective "adamant" means stubborn, obstinate, refusing to change one's mind. Additionally, "benighted" means ignorant; "glib" means insincere and terse in language; "averse" means opposed to, unwilling; "impetuous" means badly behaved, disobedient.

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