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 #1011 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CARDINAL

Possible Answers:

Wrapped

Incorrect

Questionable

Principal

Real

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 #1012 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SEMINAL

Possible Answers:

Influential

Severe

Secretive

Clean

Contemporary

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 #1013 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

PARAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Cinematic

Committed

Affectionate

Redacted

Predominant

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 #2191 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SEMINAL

Possible Answers:

Bothersome

Regular

Detailed

Influential

Insignificant

Correct answer:

Influential

Explanation:

"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."

Example Question #2192 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NEGLIGIBLE

Possible Answers:

Insignificant

Easygoing

Essential

Opposite

Aggressive

Correct answer:

Insignificant

Explanation:

"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."

Example Question #2193 : Identifying Synonyms

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

CONFOUNDING

Possible Answers:

Mesmerizing

Baffling

Astounding

Belittling

Aggravating

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 #2194 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROMINENT

Possible Answers:

Talkative

Personable

Pale

Important

Reserved

Correct answer:

Important

Explanation:

Prominent means well-known or famous.

Example Question #2195 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SUBSTANTIAL

Possible Answers:

Rough

Practical

Heavy

Considerable

Kind

Correct answer:

Considerable

Explanation:

Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance

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

FUNDAMENTAL

Possible Answers:

Pesky

Capital

Underlying

Violent

Constructive

Correct answer:

Underlying

Explanation:

Foundational means basic or underlying.

Example Question #2341 : Synonyms

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

TRIVIAL

Possible Answers:

Settled

Sly

Banal

Odd

Particular

Correct answer:

Banal

Explanation:

Trivial means unimportant or banal

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