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 #3221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Vile

Distinguished

Equivalent

Indifferent

Divergent

Correct answer:

Equivalent

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Obvious

Torrential

Picturesque 

Impervious

Timely

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Finite

Unsuited

Retroactive

Meaningless

Undaunted

Correct answer:

Unsuited

Explanation:

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

Possible Answers:

Faulty

Sequestered

Conversant

Equal

Ludicrous

Correct answer:

Equal

Explanation:

"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

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Understood

Fortified

Desperate

Disagreeing

Correct answer:

Disagreeing

Explanation:

"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. 

Possible Answers:

Iniquitous

Malleable 

Broken 

Deplorable 

Flawless 

Correct answer:

Flawless 

Explanation:

“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. 

Possible Answers:

Derisive 

Mournful 

Adventurous

Intrepid 

Unexciting

Correct answer:

Unexciting

Explanation:

“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. 

Possible Answers:

Bold 

Intense 

Scornful 

Purposeful

Unoriginal 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“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.

Possible Answers:

Reformed

Cliché

Appropriate

Demented 

Suspicious 

Correct answer:

Cliché

Explanation:

“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. 

Possible Answers:

Heavy 

Strong 

Dignified 

Bland 

Acrid 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

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