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 #24 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

STEADFAST

Possible Answers:

Apathetic

Lethargic

Uncommitted 

Committed

Gorgeous

Correct answer:

Committed

Explanation:

"Steadfast" means committed. "Uncommitted" is the antonym; it means not committed. "Gorgeous" means extremely beautiful. "Lethargic" means slow and sluggish. "Apathetic" means lacking interest or indifferent.

Example Question #25 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FELICITOUS

Possible Answers:

Hirsute

Freezing

Appropriate

Tortuous

Lasting

Correct answer:

Appropriate

Explanation:

"Felicitous" means appropriate or suitable. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "felicitous": "lasting" means existing for a long time; "freezing" means extremely cold; "hirsute" means hairy; and "tortuous" means twisting and turning.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INDIGENT

Possible Answers:

Poor

Lofty

Fair

Objective

Verbose

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Indigent" means poor. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "indigent": "fair" means just; "lofty" means noble or high-minded; "objective" means concerning facts instead of emotions, and "verbose" means wordy.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Proud

Reflective

Approachable

Poor

Unwilling

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means very poor, so "poor" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "impecunious": "unwilling" means averse; "proud" means not humble; "approachable" means welcoming; and "reflective" means thoughtful.  

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PEJORATIVE

Possible Answers:

Belittling

Profitable

Pretentious

Valiant

Intuitive

Correct answer:

Belittling

Explanation:

"Pejorative" means belittling or derogatory, so "belittling" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "pejorative": "valiant" means courageous; "profitable" means lucrative; "pretentious" means pompous; and "intuitive" means known without being taught.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

AIMLESS

Possible Answers:

Dejected

Aloof

Chronic

Purposeless

Impious

Correct answer:

Purposeless

Explanation:

"Aimless" means purposeless or without goals or purpose. "Aloof" means detached or unconcered. "Chronic" means permanent or lasting a long time. "Dejected" means sad and depressed. "Impious" means disrespectful towards religion.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

DREARY

Possible Answers:

Dull

Pious

Conventional

Exciting

Plentiful

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Dreary" means dull or lifeless. "Exciting" is the antonym; it means lively and interesting. "Pious" means very religious. "Plentiful" means abundant or a lot. "Conventional" means normal or customary.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

BIZARRE

Possible Answers:

Alike

Garrulous

Lucent

Disparate

Strange

Correct answer:

Strange

Explanation:

Another word for "bizarre" is "strange." All of the other answer choices have meanings unrelated to "bizarre": "garrulous" means excessively talkative; "disparate" means different; "lucent" means shining; and "alike" means similar.

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

VILE

Possible Answers:

Unpleasant

Energetic

Sly

Whimsical

Viral

Correct answer:

Unpleasant

Explanation:

"Vile" means extremely unpleasant or foul. The correct answer is therefore "unpleasant." The other choices do not have similar definitions: "viral" means spreading quickly, "energetic" means full of energy, "sly" means sneaky, and "whimsical" means delightful and fantastical.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PENURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Loquacious

Understood 

Destitute 

Mercenary 

Worldly 

Correct answer:

Destitute 

Explanation:

“Penurious” means very poor, so the best available synonym is “destitute,” which means to be completely poor and downtrodden. For clarification, "worldly" means knowledgeable and wise; "mercenary" means not loyal, willing to go against your conscience for money; "loquacious" means long-winded or talkative.

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