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 #168 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

GAUCHE

Possible Answers:

Inelegant

Superfluous

Haughty

Supercilious

Tasteful

Correct answer:

Inelegant

Explanation:

Something "gauche" is gaudy, tasteless, or "inelegant." This is an antonym for "tasteful." "Haughty" and "supercilious" are synonyms that mean stuck up. "Superfluous," on the other hand, means surplus, extra, or redundant.

Example Question #169 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

EMBLEMATIC

Possible Answers:

Symbolic

Shrewd

Pedantic 

Garrulous

Bewitching

Correct answer:

Symbolic

Explanation:

Something that is "emblematic" is symbolic or representational. "Pedantic" means fussy or overly picky. "Shrewd" means sharp or astute, and "garrulous" means talkative. "Bewitching" means charming or enchanting.

Example Question #170 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

FRACTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Lascivious

Lecherous

Irascible

Jingoistic

Fragmented

Correct answer:

Irascible

Explanation:

"Fractious" means grumpy, irritable, and "irascible." This is different from "fragmented," which means broken into small pieces, not joined together. "Jingoistic" is a synonym for "chauvinistic," and "lecherous" is a synonym for "lustful" or lascivious.

Example Question #701 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Absurd

Poor

Intense

Exhausted

Wealthy

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

The adjective "impecunious" means penniless, "poor," completely without money or possessions. Additionally, "absurd" means ridiculous.

Example Question #702 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INEXORABLE

Possible Answers:

Obstreperous

Unyielding

Impending

Tacit

Ignominious

Correct answer:

Unyielding

Explanation:

"Inexorable" means relentless, unstoppable, or "unyielding." "Tacit" is a synonym for "unspoken," and "impending" is a synonym for "imminent." "Ignominious" means shameful or disgraceful. "Obstreperous" means rambunctious and boisterous.

Example Question #703 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IMPECUNIOUS

Possible Answers:

Impertinent

Impudent

Imperial

Impudent

Impoverished

Correct answer:

Impoverished

Explanation:

"Impecunious" means "impoverished," penniless, destitute. "Impudent" means impertinent, insolent, and cheeky. "Imperial" is the adjective form of emperor or empire.

Example Question #704 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PLAINTIVE

Possible Answers:

Imperturbable

Mournful

Irascible

Spectral

Gauche

Correct answer:

Mournful

Explanation:

"Imperturbable" means unable to be bothered. This is an antonym for "irascible," which means irritable, cranky. "Plaintive" means "mournful" or wistful. "Gauche" is a synonym for inelegant, tasteless. "Spectral" is a synonym for "ghostly."

Example Question #711 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLATTERING

Possible Answers:

Lethargic

Puerile

Derogatory

Torpid

Obsequious

Correct answer:

Obsequious

Explanation:

"Flattering" means "obsequious," fawning. "Derogatory" and "disrespectful" are synonyms, as are "puerile" and "juvenile." "Torpid" and "lethargic" are synonyms for sluggish.

Example Question #712 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FABLED

Possible Answers:

Emblematic

Confounding

Enigmatic

Legendary

Implicit

Correct answer:

Legendary

Explanation:

"Fabled" means storied or "legendary." "Enigmatic" means mysterious, and "confounding" means bewildering or confusing. "Implicit" is an antonym of "explicit." "Emblematic" means symbolic.

Example Question #713 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

IGNOMINIOUS

Possible Answers:

Proud

Arbitrary

Shameful

Manifold

Multifarious

Correct answer:

Shameful

Explanation:

"Ignominy" is shame and humiliation. "Proud" means pleased and glad with one's own achievements, and "arbitrary" means random. "Multifarious" and "manifold" both mean diverse and varied.

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