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 #1434 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PAROCHIAL

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Provincial

Liberal

Genius

Eloquent

Correct answer:

Provincial

Explanation:

"Parochial" and "provincial" are both synonyms for narrow-minded, conservative. This is an antonym of "liberal." "Stingy" means miserly, and "eloquent" means well spoken, fluent. "Genius" means brilliant.

Example Question #1435 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BUCOLIC

Possible Answers:

Cryptic

Urban

Enigmatic

Eccentric

Rustic

Correct answer:

Rustic

Explanation:

"Bucolic" means rural and rustic. This is the opposite of "urban," which is an adjective describing cities. "Eccentric" means unusual and strange, and "cryptic" means enigmatic or mysterious.

Example Question #1436 : Identifying Synonyms

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

AMBIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Pitiful

Unequivocal

Emotional

Equivocal

Exorbitant

Correct answer:

Equivocal

Explanation:

"Ambiguous" means unclear and equivocal. This is an antonym of "unequivocal," which means clear. "Pitiful" means pathetic, and "exorbitant" means excessive, over the top. "Emotional" means filled with or expressing great emotion.

Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SPECTRAL

Possible Answers:

Ghostly

Maudlin

Assiduous

Sedulous

Animated

Correct answer:

Ghostly

Explanation:

"Spectral" means ghostly, shadowy. "Maudlin" means overly sentimental, and "animated" means lively, energetic. "Sedulous" and "assiduous" are both synonyms for hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

POTABLE

Possible Answers:

Dissolute

Inebriated

Powerful

Abysmal

Drinkable

Correct answer:

Drinkable

Explanation:

"Potable" means drinkable, safe to drink. "Inebriated" means drunk, but the two words are not related. "Abysmal" means dreadful, terrible. "Dissolute" means decadent. "Powerful" is a synonym for "potent," not "potable."

Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PROPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Peevish

Ludicrous

Smarmy

Petulant

Favorable

Correct answer:

Favorable

Explanation:

"Propitious" is a synonym for auspicious, promising, and "favorable." "Ludicrous" is a synonym for ridiculous. "Petulant" and "peevish" are synonyms for irritable. "Smarmy" is a synonym for unctuous.

Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PERNICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Harmful

Sedulous

Dishonest

Typical

Anomalous

Correct answer:

Harmful

Explanation:

"Pernicious" means both injurious and "harmful." "Typical" and "abnormal" are antonyms, and "anomalous" means abnormal. "Dishonest" is an antonym for "truthful." "Sedulous" means hardworking and diligent.

Example Question #2231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SOMNOLENT

Possible Answers:

Potent

Exquisite

Sleepy

Stringent

Peachy

Correct answer:

Sleepy

Explanation:

"Somnolent" and "sleepy" are synonyms. "Exquisite" means beautiful and elegant. "Potent" is a synonym for powerful, and "peachy" is a synonym for fine. "Stringent" means strict and severe.

Example Question #2232 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DEROGATORY

Possible Answers:

Celestial

Commendable

Censorious

Disparaging

Terrestrial

Correct answer:

Disparaging

Explanation:

"Derogatory" means disrespectful, "disparaging," and demeaning. "Censorious" means very critical, and "commendable" means praiseworthy. "Celestial" means heavenly and is a near antonym for "terrestrial," or earthly.

Example Question #2233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

APT

Possible Answers:

Unfitting

Frank

Delicious

Blustery

Apposite

Correct answer:

Apposite

Explanation:

"Apt" is another word for "apposite" or suitable. This is an antonym for "unfitting." "Delicious" means very good tasting, and "blustery" is another word for windy. "Frank" means forthright and candid.

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