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 #2171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

QUIESCENT

Possible Answers:

Strange

Unusual 

Inactive

Quintessential

Bland

Correct answer:

Inactive

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Motionless

Aggravated

Careless

Antiquated

Royal

Correct answer:

Royal

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Creative

Porous

Complex

Intrinsic

Assiduous

Correct answer:

Complex

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Extinct

Caring

Previous

Complicated

Intertwined

Correct answer:

Complicated

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Computational

Distinct

Responsible

Critical

Forgetful

Correct answer:

Responsible

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Striking

Attractive

Disappointing

Clear

Well-mannered

Correct answer:

Striking

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Leading 

Focused 

Small 

Descendent

Minor 

Correct answer:

Leading 

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Intimidating

Calibrating

Wavering

Bothersome

Pensive

Correct answer:

Intimidating

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Powerful

Blotchy

Obsessive 

Doubtful

Correct answer:

Powerful

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Bungling

Fraudulent

Advanced

Fundamental

Desiccated

Correct answer:

Fundamental

Explanation:

“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.

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