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 #3091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

Questionable

Principal

Wrapped

Real

Incorrect

Correct answer:

Principal

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Severe

Influential

Clean

Contemporary

Secretive

Correct answer:

Influential

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Predominant

Redacted

Committed

Cinematic

Affectionate

Correct answer:

Predominant

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Insignificant

Bothersome

Detailed

Regular

Influential

Correct answer:

Influential

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Essential

Aggressive

Opposite

Insignificant

Easygoing

Correct answer:

Insignificant

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Baffling

Aggravating

Belittling

Mesmerizing

Astounding

Correct answer:

Baffling

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Pale

Important

Talkative

Reserved

Personable

Correct answer:

Important

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Considerable

Heavy

Practical

Kind

Rough

Correct answer:

Considerable

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Capital

Violent

Constructive

Pesky

Underlying

Correct answer:

Underlying

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Banal

Sly

Odd

Settled

Particular

Correct answer:

Banal

Explanation:

Trivial means unimportant or banal

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