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 #2221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CANDID

Possible Answers:

Frank

Grammatical

Elliptical

Intelligible

Balletic

Correct answer:

Frank

Explanation:

"Candid" means frank, outspoken, or sincere. "Elliptical" means obscure or incomprehensible, an antonym of "intelligible." "Grammatical" is the adjective form of grammar, and "balletic" is the adjective form of ballet.

Example Question #2222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ETERNAL

Possible Answers:

Chivalrous

Transient

Fleeting

Ephemeral

Everlasting

Correct answer:

Everlasting

Explanation:

"Eternal" means everlasting, enduring forever. "Transient," "fleeting," and "ephemeral" all mean short-lived, temporary, making them all antonyms of "eternal." "Chivalrous" means gallant, noble, or respectful.

Example Question #2223 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Skillful

Elated

Eerie

Sinister

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means adept or skillful. "Elated" means extremely happy or ecstatic. "Eerie" means frightening or uncanny. "Sinister" and "ominous" are synonyms.

Example Question #2224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

IMMINENT

Possible Answers:

Vivacious

Pristine

Impending

Prefatory

Palatable

Correct answer:

Impending

Explanation:

"Imminent" means impending or upcoming. "Palatable" means acceptable or edible, depending on the context. "Prefatory" means introductory. "Pristine" means extremely clean. "Vivacious" means lively.

Example Question #2225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

Restless

Drugged

Prophetic

Avid

Placid

Correct answer:

Placid

Explanation:

"Tranquil" means placid, calm, or serene. "Restless" or "agitated" are near antonyms of this word. "Avid" means keen or eager. "Prophetic" means farsighted. While "tranquilizers" are a kind of drug, "tranquil" does not necessarily mean "drugged" or "intoxicated."

Example Question #2226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ARCHAIC

Possible Answers:

Impatient

Obsolete

Voracious

Novel

Newfangled

Correct answer:

Obsolete

Explanation:

"Archaic" means outdated and obsolete. This is an antonym of "newfangled" and "novel." "Voracious" means either very eager or very hungry, depending on the context. "Impatient," of course, is an antonym of "patient."

Example Question #2227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Savory 

Potable

Elated

Bucolic

Peachy

Correct answer:

Elated

Explanation:

"Euphoric" means elated, ecstatic, and very happy. "Savory" means aromatic or tasty, and "potable" means drinkable or safe to drink. "Bucolic" means rustic or rural, and "peachy" means just fine.

Example Question #1431 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BLUSTERY

Possible Answers:

Decrepit

Eligible

Righteous

Gusty

Serene

Correct answer:

Gusty

Explanation:

"Blustery" and "gusty" are both synonyms for windy. "Serene," which means calm and placid, could be a near antonym for this concept. "Righteous" means virtuous and upstanding, and "decrepit" means decaying and dilapidated. "Eligible" means qualified.

Example Question #1432 : Identifying Synonyms

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

LUDICROUS

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Quizzical

Absurd

Stringent

Baffled

Correct answer:

Absurd

Explanation:

"Ludicrous" and "absurd" both mean ridiculous. "Stingy" means thrifty and miserly. "Stringent" means strict and firm. "Quizzical" means puzzled or baffled.

Example Question #1433 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Leery

Harmful

Fervid

Exultant

Jubilant

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Deleterious" means inimical, harmful, or hostile. "Jubilant" means overjoyed and exultant. "Leery" means cautious and wary. "Fervid" means both fervent and impassioned.

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