All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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Example Question #3191 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PORTABLE
Formulaic
Inconsistent
Mobile
Thirsty
Debatable
Mobile
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
Journalistic
Investigative
Occasional
Grammatical
Syntactical
Occasional
"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
Momentum
Sentimental
Passing
Timeless
Eternal
Passing
"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
Senior
Soon
Elderly
From another time
Recent
From another time
"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
Temporary
Erroneous
Permanent
Elusive
Aloof
Temporary
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hard to catch, hard to find, hard to identify; "erroneous" means based on a mistaken belief; "aloof" means distant and withdrawn, detached from human contact and unfriendly.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
Incendiary
Abominable
Capricious
Adjoining
Beatific
Adjoining
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
Abstruse
Poised
Relentless
Indispensable
Unscathed
Relentless
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
Steep
Narrow
Wide
Dormant
Loose
Steep
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
Enigmatic.
Untimely
Assiduous
Insidious
Pusillanimous
Untimely
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
Fallow
Acclaimed
Irresolute
Limpid
Intermittent
Intermittent
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.