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 #3191 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PORTABLE

Possible Answers:

Formulaic

Inconsistent

Mobile

Thirsty

Debatable

Correct answer:

Mobile

Explanation:

Portable means movable or mobile.

Example Question #3192 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PERIODICAL

Possible Answers:

Journalistic

Investigative

Occasional

Grammatical

Syntactical

Correct answer:

Occasional

Explanation:

"Periodical" and "occasional" are synonyms describing periods of time. The other words do not have meanings that relate to time. 

Example Question #3193 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

MOMENTARY

Possible Answers:

Momentum

Sentimental

Passing

Timeless

Eternal

Correct answer:

Passing

Explanation:

"Momentary" and "passing" are synonymous adjectives similar in meaning to the word fleeting or temporary. The other words do not have related meanings. "Eternal" and "timeless" are synonyms describing the property of being immutable.

Example Question #3194 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

ANACHRONISTIC

Possible Answers:

Senior

Soon

Elderly 

From another time

Recent

Correct answer:

From another time

Explanation:

"Elderly" and "senior" are both closely related in meaning. These answer choices, however, are not perfectly aligned with "anachronistic," which is in fact synonymous with from a time other than the present time. "Soon" and "recent" are also closely related words related to time, they are more specific terms than anachronistic.

Example Question #3195 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PROVISIONAL

Possible Answers:

Temporary

Erroneous

Permanent

Elusive

Aloof

Correct answer:

Temporary

Explanation:

The adjective "provisional" means temporary, conditional, designed to be impermanent. Additionally, "permanent" means lasting forever; "elusive" means hard to catch, hard to find, hard to identify; "erroneous" means based on a mistaken belief; "aloof" means distant and withdrawn, detached from human contact and unfriendly.

Example Question #3196 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

CONTIGUOUS

Possible Answers:

Incendiary

Abominable

Capricious

Adjoining

Beatific

Correct answer:

Adjoining

Explanation:

The adjective "contiguous" means not separate, touching one another, adjacent, or adjoining. Additionally, "beatific" means joyous and blissful; "incendiary" means flammable or likely to cause an offended and passionate reaction; "capricious" means fickle, inconsistent, and changeable; and "abominable" means loathsome and hated.

Example Question #3197 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INEXORABLE

Possible Answers:

Abstruse

Poised

Relentless

Indispensable

Unscathed

Correct answer:

Relentless

Explanation:

The adjective "inexorable" means unstoppable, "relentless," impossible to prevent from happening. Additionally, "unscathed" means unharmed by; "indispensable" means vital, needed, essential; "abstruse" means (of knowledge) hard to understand, esoteric, arcane, recondite; "poised" means showing calm and composure in a stressful situation.

Example Question #3198 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PRECIPITOUS

Possible Answers:

Steep

Narrow

Wide

Dormant

Loose

Correct answer:

Steep

Explanation:

The adjective "precipitous" means dangerously steep, sheer. It can also mean sudden and abrupt. Additionally, "dormant" means sleeping, at rest, not active.

Example Question #3199 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INOPPORTUNE

Possible Answers:

Enigmatic. 

Untimely

Assiduous

Insidious

Pusillanimous

Correct answer:

Untimely

Explanation:

The adjective "inopportune" means occurring at the wrong time, inappropriate for the moment, or "untimely." To provide further help, "untimely" means happening at a time deemed unfortunate or inappropriate. Additionally, "enigmatic "means mysterious, puzzling; "pusillanimous" means cowardly, not brave; "assiduous" means hard-working, meticulous, showing 'attention to detail'; "insidious" means treacherous, advancing in a deceptively slow fashion that nonetheless leads to devastating consequences.

Example Question #3200 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EPISODIC

Possible Answers:

Fallow

Acclaimed

Irresolute

Limpid

Intermittent

Correct answer:

Intermittent

Explanation:

The adjective "episodic" means occurring in episodes, occurring in a series of regularly repeating segments. So, a television show could often be described as "episodic." This definition is closest in meaning to "intermittent" which means occurring at irregular intervals, not continuous. Additionally, "fallow" means (of soil) not being used to grow crops; "irresolute" means uncertain, unsure; "acclaimed" means widely praised; "limpid" means (of a liquid) clear.

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