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

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

LACKLUSTER.

Possible Answers:

Demanding 

Uninspiring

Confident 

Brilliant 

Motivating 

Correct answer:

Uninspiring

Explanation:

“Lackluster” means uninspiring or not good enough. For clarification, it is loosely an antonym of “motivating.”

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

IMPECCABLE

Possible Answers:

pedantic

foolhardy

trivial

flawless

crooning

Correct answer:

flawless

Explanation:

"Impeccable" means faultless or flawless.

Example Question #3231 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

LACKLUSTER

Possible Answers:

sustainable

visual

voracious

uninspired

scientific

Correct answer:

uninspired

Explanation:

"Lackluster" means lacking in vitality, or uninspired.

Example Question #3233 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

pandering

sweet

bothersome

unimaginative

rancorous

Correct answer:

unimaginative

Explanation:

"Insipid" means lacking interest, or unimaginative.

Example Question #1161 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

CRUDE

Possible Answers:

Rudimentary

Tantalizing

Ferocious

Illegal

Impressive

Correct answer:

Rudimentary

Explanation:

"Crude" means made in a rudimentary or makeshift way.

Example Question #1162 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

HACKNEYED

Possible Answers:

Imaginative

Overused

Slipshod

Cantankerous

Ludicrous

Correct answer:

Overused

Explanation:

"Hackneyed" means trite, unoriginal, or overused.

Example Question #31 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

VAPID

Possible Answers:

Edible

Dull

Fiery 

Trusting

Problematic

Correct answer:

Dull

Explanation:

"Vapid" means dull or flat, so "dull" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "vapid": "fiery" means characterized by fire; "problematic" means difficult; "trusting" means believing; and "edible" means able to be eaten.  

Example Question #32 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

ATROCIOUS

Possible Answers:

Belligerent

Confidential

Eloquent

Wicked

Delightful

Correct answer:

Wicked

Explanation:

"Atrocious" means wicked or brutal. "Eloquent" means expressive or persuasive in speech. "Belligerent" means aggressive and war-like. "Delightful" means pleasant or enjoyable. "Confidential" means secret and unknown to the public.

Example Question #33 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

INSIPID

Possible Answers:

Hasty

Favorable

Amphibian

Bland

Competent

Correct answer:

Bland

Explanation:

"Insipid" means bland or without taste. "Amphibian" is used to describe an animal or item that can exist or can function on land and in water. "Favorable" means approving or advantageous. "Competent" means capable and having the required skills to complete something. "Hasty" means done with speed, but not with thoroughness.

Example Question #34 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Quality, Quantity, And Variety

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

MARVELOUS

Possible Answers:

Astonishing

Natural

Interesting

Big

Typical

Correct answer:

Astonishing

Explanation:

Something that is "marvelous" is amazing or beyong belief. "Astonishing" is the best choice because it means causing surprise or wonder. Considering the other choices, something that is "typical" is common and would not amaze anyone as a result. The other choices have no relation in meaning to "marvelous."

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