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 #131 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

CANDID

Possible Answers:

Frank

Balletic

Grammatical

Elliptical

Intelligible

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 #139 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ETERNAL

Possible Answers:

Fleeting

Everlasting

Transient

Ephemeral

Chivalrous

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 #140 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Ecstatic

Sinister

Elated

Skillful

Eerie

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 #2221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

IMMINENT

Possible Answers:

Palatable

Pristine

Vivacious

Prefatory

Impending

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 #2222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TRANQUIL

Possible Answers:

Avid

Restless

Prophetic

Drugged

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 #2223 : 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

Newfangled

Novel

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 #2224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EUPHORIC

Possible Answers:

Bucolic

Peachy

Savory 

Potable

Elated

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 #2225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BLUSTERY

Possible Answers:

Righteous

Gusty

Eligible

Decrepit

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 #2226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

LUDICROUS

Possible Answers:

Absurd

Baffled

Stingy

Quizzical

Stringent

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 #2227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELETERIOUS

Possible Answers:

Jubilant

Leery

Harmful

Fervid

Exultant

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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