SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal
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Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VIVACIOUS.
Lethargic
Miserly
Generous
Critical
Energetic
Energetic
To be “vivacious” means to feel energetic. For clarification, "lethargic" means very lazy and exhausted; "miserly" is an antonym of generous.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INIMICAL.
Comely
Pulchritudinous
Adverse
Bountiful
Winsome
Adverse
Something that is “inimical” is unfavorable or adverse. For clarification pulchritudinous means beautiful and comely means cute; winsome means charming and bountiful means plentiful.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BRUMAL.
Provocative
Colloquial
Wintry
Incendiary
Meaningful
Wintry
“Brumal” is a synonym for cold and wintry conditions. For clarification incendiary and provocative are synonyms that both mean likely to provoke an adverse reaction; colloquial refers to a type of speaking distinct to a certain people or area.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BATTERY.
Create
Power
Assault
Energy
Defense
Assault
“Battery” describes the unlawful use of force against somebody. The best available synonym would therefore be “assault.”
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SYNOPSIS.
Summary
Deleterious
Umbrage
Disease
Forensic
Summary
A “synopsis” is a summary of events and is usually used as in “a synopsis of the movie . . .” For clarification, "deleterious" means very harmful; "umbrage" means to take offense; forensic is the science of crime-solving.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TEDIOUS.
Elusive
Provocative
Understanding
Dull
Careful
Dull
Tedious means dull or boring. For clarification provocative means challenging and stimulating; elusive means hard to track down.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SURFEIT.
Deficiency
Lack
Shortage
Excess
Deviancy
Excess
Having a “surfeit” of something means you have an excess of it. For clarification, "lack," "deficiency," and "shortage" are all synonyms that mean to not have enough of something making them antonyms of “surfeit” and excess; "deviancy" refers to immoral behavior.
Example Question #31 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
TRUCULENT.
Portentous
Defiant
Miserable
Nonsensical
Indistinct
Defiant
To be “truculent” means to be aggressively defiant. For clarification, "nonsensical" means meaningless or ridiculous; "portentous" means self-important; "indistinct" means unclear.
Example Question #32 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MYRIAD.
Countless
Lackadaisical
Infrequent
Enigmatic
Mysterious
Countless
“Myriad” means very diverse and too numerous to be counted. For clarification, "lackadaisical" means careless and lazy; mysterious and enigmatic are synonyms.
Example Question #33 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BUFFET.
Portray
Allay
Strike
Consume
Nourish
Strike
A “buffet” is a heavy or repeated blow with the fist or hand. This is not to be confused with the adapted French word “buffet” which is a self-service meal. The answer choices about consumption and nourishment are thrown in there to try and trick you. The correct answer is “strike.” For clarification, "allay" means to calm or alleviate.
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