All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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.
Borderline
Asinine
Relevant
Irreverent
Unfounded
Asinine
“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
Social
Talkative
Uninspired
Prevalent
Independent
Independent
"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
expensive
thoughtless
utilitarian
marvelous
candid
utilitarian
"Functional" means useful or utilitarian.
Example Question #545 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CONGENITAL
inborn
petite
shadowed
merry
truthful
inborn
"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.
Impenetrable
Gregarious
Susceptible
Voluptuous
Cantankerous
Impenetrable
“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.
Worthy of praise
Harangue
Unfairly suspected
Fair and just
Ambivalent
Worthy of praise
“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.
Trustworthy
Harmless
Porous
Dangerous
Suspicious
Harmless
“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.
Noteworthy
Impoverished
Wealthy
Unjust
Corpulent
Wealthy
“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.
Sharp
Inane
Possible
Dignified
Worthy
Sharp
"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
indicative
agreed
ancient
loose
grasping
grasping
"Prehensile" means capable of grasping. It usually refers to an animal's tail.