All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HARROWING.
Fortunate
Incredible
Energizing
Suggestive
Traumatizing
Traumatizing
A “harrowing” experience is one that is scary and traumatizing. For clarification, something that is "traumatizing" causes the traumatized to feel lasting emotional shock.
Example Question #1661 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORLORN.
Perplexed
Despondent
Fearful
Jubilant
Suspicious
Despondent
“Forlorn” means very sad and as such is most similar in meaning to “despondent” which means to feel sad and without hope. For clarification, jubilant means very happy; perplexed means confused or puzzled.
Example Question #1662 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SANGUINE.
Virulent
Cheerful
Garrulous
Suggestive
Miserable
Cheerful
“Sanguine” means cheerful and optimistic. For clarification, garrulous means talkative; suggestive means easily affected by the words of others; virulent means strong and dangerous.
Example Question #1663 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STOLID.
Perceptive
Goad
Emotionless
Merciless
Remorseless
Emotionless
“Stolid” means devoid of emotion, so the correct answer is “emotionless.” For clarification, perceptive means insightful; remorseless and merciless are synonyms that mean cruel and insensitive; goad means provoke.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PHLEGMATIC.
Sickly
Volatile
Unhealthy
Indifferent
Safe
Indifferent
“Phlegmatic” means apathetic or indifferent. For clarification, volatile means unsafe.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms: choose the answer with the meaning closest to the word in question.
Daunted
Intimidated
Unidentified
Dignified
Brisk
Cagey
Intimidated
"Daunted" means intimidated.
Example Question #6 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DESPONDENT
rude
crestfallen
old-fashioned
patriarchal
malleable
crestfallen
"Despondent" means in low spirits, or crestfallen.
Example Question #7 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Synonyms
Morose
Obdurate
Flexible
Careful
Sullen
Stubborn
Sullen
"Morose" means sullen or gloomy. Obdurate and stubborn are synonyms.
Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EUPHORIC
nicely phrased
trivial
foolhardy
corrupt
elated
elated
"Euphoric" means extremely happy, or elated.
Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Emotional States
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DISAFFECTED
untouched
spirited
frustrated
resourceful
caring
frustrated
"Disaffected" means dissatisfied or frustrated with the people in power.