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 #3081 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

SPURIOUS

Possible Answers:

Representative

False

Comparable

Servile

Fluent

Correct answer:

False

Explanation:

"Spurious" means false.

Example Question #3082 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

FACETIOUS

Possible Answers:

Overused

Disobedient

Humorous

Visible

Imminent

Correct answer:

Humorous

Explanation:

"Facetious" means amusing or not meant to be taken seriously. The best answer choice is humorous.

Example Question #2182 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ILLUSORY

Possible Answers:

Impoverished

Prudent

Deceptive

Fertile

Truthful

Correct answer:

Deceptive

Explanation:

"Illusory" means deceptive.

Example Question #3083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

UNEQUIVOCAL

Possible Answers:

Ripe

Roaring

Edited

Clear

Anticipated

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Unequivocal" means clear, or having only one possible meaning.

Example Question #3084 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ARCANE

Possible Answers:

Expansive

Pale

Bunched

Secret

Wistful

Correct answer:

Secret

Explanation:

"Arcane" means secret, mysterious, or understood by very few people. The Latin root word, "arcanus," means secret or hidden.

Example Question #3085 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ABSTRUSE

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Slurred

Incomprehensible

Gifted

Decadent

Correct answer:

Incomprehensible

Explanation:

"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."

Example Question #2183 : Identifying Synonyms

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

VITAL

Possible Answers:

troublesome

essential

poignant

nurturing

complete

Correct answer:

essential

Explanation:

Vital means extremely important or essential.

Example Question #3083 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

antique

religious

hungry

fundamental

rusty

Correct answer:

fundamental

Explanation:

"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.

Example Question #3086 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EXIGENT

Possible Answers:

Contemporary

Asymmetrical

Rainy

Pressing

Amazing

Correct answer:

Pressing

Explanation:

"Exigent" means urgent or pressing.  So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."

Example Question #3087 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PIVOTAL

Possible Answers:

Bitter

Sarcastic

Minor

Trivial

Essential

Correct answer:

Essential

Explanation:

"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.

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