All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #2171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUIESCENT
Strange
Unusual
Inactive
Quintessential
Bland
Inactive
"Quiescent" means still and quiet. Something that is "inactive" tends to not make sound or movement. Given how similar the meanings of these words are, they are synonyms. A tempting wrong answer is "quintessential" because it sounds like "quiescent," but has a very different meaning. ("Quintessential" means ideal.)
Example Question #2172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPERIAL
Motionless
Aggravated
Careless
Antiquated
Royal
Royal
Imperial means "of or relating to an emperor." It also means "characteristic of or exercising supreme authority." Royal means "of or pertaining to a king, queen, or some other ruler."
Example Question #85 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INTRICATE
Creative
Porous
Complex
Intrinsic
Assiduous
Complex
Intricate means complex.
Example Question #2173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COMPLEX
Extinct
Caring
Previous
Complicated
Intertwined
Complicated
Complex means involving many parts, or complicated.
Example Question #2174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCOUNTABLE
Computational
Distinct
Responsible
Critical
Forgetful
Responsible
Accountable means expected to justify actions, or responsible.
Example Question #2175 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMPOSING
Striking
Attractive
Disappointing
Clear
Well-mannered
Striking
Imposing means grand, impressive, or striking.
Example Question #2176 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DOMINANT
Leading
Focused
Small
Descendent
Minor
Leading
The word “dominant” describes someone who is in control or in command over others. The answer choice that most resembles this definition is “leading.”
Example Question #2177 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DAUNTING
Intimidating
Calibrating
Wavering
Bothersome
Pensive
Intimidating
Daunting means seemingly difficult or intimidating.
Example Question #632 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
POTENT
Peaceful
Powerful
Blotchy
Obsessive
Doubtful
Powerful
Potent means powerful.
Example Question #2178 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ELEMENTARY
Bungling
Fraudulent
Advanced
Fundamental
Desiccated
Fundamental
“Elementary” is an adjective that can mean “of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject,” “easily dealt with; straightforward and uncomplicated,” or “not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.” We need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “simple.” That means that “advanced” cannot be the correct answer, because “advanced” means “far on or ahead in development,” making it an antonym, not a synonym, of “elementary.” “Fundamental,” however, is an adjective that can mean “forming a necessary base or core; of central importance” or “so basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome,” and because “fundamental” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “elementary,” “fundamental” is the correct answer.