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 #1148 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Divergent

Vile

Indifferent

Distinguished

Equivalent

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 #1141 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Torrential

Obvious

Impervious

Timely

Picturesque 

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

Conspicuous means easily noticed.  Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.  

Example Question #1142 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Meaningless

Retroactive

Undaunted

Unsuited

Finite

Correct answer:

Unsuited

Explanation:

Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.

Example Question #2321 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Conversant

Ludicrous

Sequestered

Faulty

Equal

Correct answer:

Equal

Explanation:

"Tantamount" means equal to.

Example Question #2322 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Affluent

Fortified

Understood

Disagreeing

Desperate

Correct answer:

Disagreeing

Explanation:

"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."

Example Question #23 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMMACULATE. 

Possible Answers:

Flawless 

Iniquitous

Broken 

Malleable 

Deplorable 

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 #24 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INSIPID. 

Possible Answers:

Mournful 

Unexciting

Derisive 

Adventurous

Intrepid 

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 #25 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TRITE. 

Possible Answers:

Bold 

Purposeful

Unoriginal 

Intense 

Scornful 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.

Example Question #26 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HACKNEYED.

Possible Answers:

Appropriate

Demented 

Reformed

Suspicious 

Cliché

Correct answer:

Cliché

Explanation:

“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.

Example Question #2331 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Heavy 

Strong 

Acrid 

Dignified 

Bland 

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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