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 #2091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

FATUOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Borderline 

Asinine

Relevant

Irreverent 

Unfounded 

Correct answer:

Asinine

Explanation:

“Fatuous” means unintelligent, pointless and a waste of time, which is a synonym for “asinine.” Both words are generally used to describe pointless activities or foolish ideas. For clarification, "irreverent" means disrespectful, not reverent; "unfounded" means baseless, not based on evidence.

Example Question #9 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: find the words that match most closely.

AUTARKIC

Possible Answers:

Social

Talkative

Uninspired

Prevalent

Independent

Correct answer:

Independent

Explanation:

"Autarkic" means economically independent and is usually used to refer to a country, state, or society.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

FUNCTIONAL

Possible Answers:

expensive

thoughtless

utilitarian

marvelous

candid

Correct answer:

utilitarian

Explanation:

"Functional" means useful or utilitarian.

Example Question #545 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CONGENITAL

Possible Answers:

inborn

petite

shadowed

merry

truthful

Correct answer:

inborn

Explanation:

"Congenital" means present from birth, or inborn.

Example Question #2092 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPERVIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Impenetrable

Gregarious 

Susceptible

Voluptuous

Cantankerous 

Correct answer:

Impenetrable

Explanation:

“Impervious” means not allowing something to pass through, or impenetrable. It can also mean being unmoved by other people’s opinions when used to describe a person. For clarification, cantankerous means very angry and grumpy; gregarious means outgoing and sociable; voluptuous means sensual or indulgent; susceptible means vulnerable to something or easily affected by something.

Example Question #2093 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

COMMENDABLE.

Possible Answers:

Worthy of praise 

Harangue

Unfairly suspected

Fair and just

Ambivalent 

Correct answer:

Worthy of praise 

Explanation:

“Commendable” means praiseworthy. For clarification, "ambivalent" means unsure or confused; "harangue" means berate, or to criticize somebody forcefully.

Example Question #2094 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INNOCUOUS. 

Possible Answers:

Trustworthy 

Harmless

Porous 

Dangerous 

Suspicious

Correct answer:

Harmless

Explanation:

“Innocuous” means harmless or unlikely to cause offense. For clarification, "porous" means easily permeable or breachable and is an antonym of “impenetrable.”

Example Question #2095 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

AFFLUENT. 

Possible Answers:

Noteworthy

Impoverished

Wealthy

Unjust 

Corpulent

Correct answer:

Wealthy

Explanation:

“Affluent” means wealthy, or having an overabundance of possessions. For clarification, corpulent means fat; impoverished means very poor and is an antonym of “affluent”; unjust means not just, or not fair; noteworthy means significant, worth noting.

Example Question #2096 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ACUTE. 

Possible Answers:

Sharp

Inane 

Possible

Dignified

Worthy

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

"Acute" means sharp, or focused. For clarification, inane means absurd or pointless; dignified means composed or noble.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PREHENSILE

Possible Answers:

indicative

agreed

ancient

loose

grasping

Correct answer:

grasping

Explanation:

"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.

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