All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #3091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Questionable
Principal
Wrapped
Real
Incorrect
Principal
"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.
Example Question #3092 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Severe
Influential
Clean
Contemporary
Secretive
Influential
"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.
Example Question #3093 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Predominant
Redacted
Committed
Cinematic
Affectionate
Predominant
"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.
Example Question #3094 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Insignificant
Bothersome
Detailed
Regular
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #3095 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Essential
Aggressive
Opposite
Insignificant
Easygoing
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #3096 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Baffling
Aggravating
Belittling
Mesmerizing
Astounding
Baffling
"Confounding" means confusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling" means puzzling. Given how similar "confounding" and "baffling" are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #3097 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Pale
Important
Talkative
Reserved
Personable
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #3098 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Heavy
Practical
Kind
Rough
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #3099 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Capital
Violent
Constructive
Pesky
Underlying
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #3100 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Banal
Sly
Odd
Settled
Particular
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal