All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #3221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Vile
Distinguished
Equivalent
Indifferent
Divergent
Equivalent
"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.
Example Question #3222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONSPICUOUS
Obvious
Torrential
Picturesque
Impervious
Timely
Obvious
Conspicuous means easily noticed. Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.
Example Question #3223 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Finite
Unsuited
Retroactive
Meaningless
Undaunted
Unsuited
Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.
Example Question #3224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TANTAMOUNT
Faulty
Sequestered
Conversant
Equal
Ludicrous
Equal
"Tantamount" means equal to.
Example Question #3225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONGRUOUS
Affluent
Understood
Fortified
Desperate
Disagreeing
Disagreeing
"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."
Example Question #3226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMMACULATE.
Iniquitous
Malleable
Broken
Deplorable
Flawless
Flawless
“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.
Example Question #3227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSIPID.
Derisive
Mournful
Adventurous
Intrepid
Unexciting
Unexciting
“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.
Example Question #3228 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRITE.
Bold
Intense
Scornful
Purposeful
Unoriginal
Unoriginal
“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.
Example Question #3229 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HACKNEYED.
Reformed
Cliché
Appropriate
Demented
Suspicious
Cliché
“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.
Example Question #3230 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VAPID.
Heavy
Strong
Dignified
Bland
Acrid
Bland
“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.