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 #3171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EPHEMERAL

Possible Answers:

Mature

Commercial

Whimsical

Short-lived

Standard

Correct answer:

Short-lived

Explanation:

"Ephemeral" means lasting a short time, or "short-lived."

Example Question #3172 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ANTEDILUVIAN

Possible Answers:

Circular

Antidote

Outdated

Fashionable

Soaked

Correct answer:

Outdated

Explanation:

"Antediluvian" means ridiculously old-fashioned or outdated.

Example Question #3173 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INTERMITTENT

Possible Answers:

Recalcitrant

Polarizing

Sporadic

Viable

Morose

Correct answer:

Sporadic

Explanation:

"Intermittent" means not continuous or sporadic.

Example Question #3174 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PRIMORDIAL

Possible Answers:

Geographic

Ancient

Perfect

Obscene

Unprepared

Correct answer:

Ancient

Explanation:

"Primordial" means prehistoric or primeval. "Ancient" means extremely old, so it is the closest synonym amongst the answer choices and the correct answer.

Example Question #3171 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CHRONIC

Possible Answers:

Transitory

Archaic

Timely

Persistent

Extinct

Correct answer:

Persistent

Explanation:

"Chronic" is an adjective that means "persisting for a long time or constantly recurring" and often refers to diseases. So, we need to pick out another word that means something like "persistent." While all of the available answer choices have something to do with time, only "persistent" is similar in meaning to "chronic," since "persistent" means "continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period." Because "persistent" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "chronic," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #3176 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERIPATETIC

Possible Answers:

Random

Itinerant

Whimsical

Dormant

Stable

Correct answer:

Itinerant

Explanation:

"Peripatetic" is an adjective that means "traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods," so we need to find another adjective that means something like "traveling." Since "itinerant" means "traveling from place to place" as an adjective, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "peripatetic" and the correct answer.

Example Question #3177 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

STATIC

Possible Answers:

Tedious

Mobile

Active

Stagnant

Sympathetic

Correct answer:

Stagnant

Explanation:

"Static" means not moving or stagnant. Active and Mobile means movable, so they are antonyms are Static. Sympathetic means to have compassion, Tedious means boring and dull. These last two words have no relation to Static.

Example Question #3178 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PROSPECTIVE

Possible Answers:

Habitual

Positive

Potential

Shiny

Elusive

Correct answer:

Potential

Explanation:

Prospective means expecting to be something in the future, or having that potential.

Example Question #3179 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

HABITUAL

Possible Answers:

Loose

Meandering

Continual

Cultural

Thoughtful

Correct answer:

Continual

Explanation:

Habitual means done as a habit, done constantly, or continual.

Example Question #3180 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ENGRAINED

Possible Answers:

Wild

Correct

Formatted

Fervent

Established

Correct answer:

Established

Explanation:

Engrained means firmly fixed or established.

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