All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1129 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTINATE
Loyal
Materialistic
Limitless
Violent
Stubborn
Stubborn
"Obstinate" means stubborn.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
Merciful
Argumentative
Happy
Oppressive
Invincible
Argumentative
"Contentious" means argumentative.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SLOVENLY
Untidy
Separate
Frigid
Mystical
Fundamental
Untidy
"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Example Question #153 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEDULOUS
Belligerent
Personable
Diligent
Rash
Unspeakable
Diligent
"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.
Example Question #1133 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
Gracious
Voluntary
Eloquent
Common
Quiet
Quiet
"Taciturn" means quiet.
Example Question #154 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ENIGMATIC
Habitual
Feeble
Puzzling
Strained
Valuable
Puzzling
"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."
Example Question #155 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCONTINENT
Exempt
Intensive
Brave
Durable
Unrestrained
Unrestrained
"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.
Example Question #1171 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ALOOF
Foreign
Friendly
Difficult
Foolish
Reserved
Reserved
Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.
Example Question #157 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PUNCTILIOUS
Optimistic
Finished
Precise
Relevant
Masked
Precise
"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."
Example Question #1935 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISSOLUTE
Complex
Immoral
Agitated
Young
Loyal
Immoral
"Dissolute" means immoral.
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