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 #2131 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

COMATOSE

Possible Answers:

Feeling down 

Passed out 

Running late 

Second wind 

Wide awake 

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:

Winding

Small

Passive

Mysterious

Sharp

Correct answer:

Sharp

Explanation:

Acute means sharp or crucial.  

Example Question #2133 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VOLATILE

Possible Answers:

Changeable 

Sentimental

Melodious

Vile

Precocious

Correct answer:

Changeable 

Explanation:

Volatile means changeable.  It also means explosive.  

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FAVORABLE

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Approving

Reticent

Meticulous

Jaunty

Correct answer:

Approving

Explanation:

Favorable means expressing approval, or approving.

Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

INOPERABLE

Possible Answers:

Forested

Tone-deaf

Selective

Disagreeable

Untreatable

Correct answer:

Untreatable

Explanation:

Inoperable means unable to be operated on, or untreatable.

Example Question #53 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DORMANT

Possible Answers:

Inactive

Rainy

Advanced

Crisp

Glossy

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

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

Example Question #54 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

LIABLE

Possible Answers:

Musty

Durable

Responsible

Defined

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

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

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

OMINOUS

Possible Answers:

Bold

Grainy

Threatening

Hopeful

Generous

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 #56 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FORMIDABLE

Possible Answers:

Curious

Ephemeral

Scary

Multicolored

Courageous 

Correct answer:

Scary

Explanation:

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

Example Question #57 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Mistaken

Dreary

Harmful

Audible

Talented

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

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

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