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 #1375 : Synonyms

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

COMATOSE

Possible Answers:

Wide awake 

Running late 

Feeling down 

Second wind 

Passed out 

Correct answer:

Passed out 

Explanation:

“Comatose” is an adjective that describes someone in a state of exhaustion or who cannot function. The expression that best matches “comatose” is “passed out.” Energetic and feeling “wide awake” are antonyms of “comatose.”

Example Question #2132 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ACUTE

Possible Answers:

Passive

Sharp

Winding

Mysterious

Small

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

Acute means sharp or crucial.  

Example Question #1376 : Synonyms

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

VOLATILE

Possible Answers:

Precocious

Melodious

Changeable 

Vile

Sentimental

Correct answer:

Changeable 

Explanation:

Volatile means changeable.  It also means explosive.  

Example Question #1377 : Synonyms

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

FAVORABLE

Possible Answers:

Reticent

Approving

Meticulous

Jaunty

Sturdy

Correct answer:

Approving

Explanation:

Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.

Example Question #1378 : Synonyms

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

INOPERABLE

Possible Answers:

Disagreeable

Tone-deaf

Untreatable

Forested

Selective

Correct answer:

Untreatable

Explanation:

Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.

Example Question #1381 : Synonyms

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Crisp

Inactive

Advanced

Glossy

Rainy

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.

Example Question #1382 : Synonyms

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

LIABLE

Possible Answers:

Durable

Defined

Musty

Responsible

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.

Example Question #1383 : Synonyms

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

OMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Bold

Generous

Grainy

Hopeful

Threatening

Correct answer:

Threatening

Explanation:

"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening

The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.    

Example Question #1384 : Synonyms

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Multicolored

Courageous 

Scary

Ephemeral

Curious

Correct answer:

Scary

Explanation:

"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.  

Example Question #1385 : Synonyms

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Mistaken

Audible

Talented

Dreary

Harmful

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.

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