All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1061 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
IMPISH
mischievous
obnoxious
tiny
prickly
carefree
mischievous
"Impish" means mischievous.
Example Question #1062 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
WORLDLY
innate
well-known
experienced
distanced
painstaking
experienced
"Worldly" means experienced and sophisticated.
Example Question #1063 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
NIMBLE
aloof
strong
rude
meticulous
sprightly
sprightly
"Nimble" means moving quickly and lightly, or sprightly.
Example Question #1816 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Callous
Mutable
Euphoric
Sympathetic
Compassionate
Unfeeling
Unfeeling
"Callous" means unfeeling; Compassionate and Sympathetic means showing emotion; Euphoric means extremely happy; and Mutable means able to be changed.
Example Question #1065 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PRAGMATIC
controversial
aristocratic
sensible
blunt
newfangled
sensible
"Pragmatic" means sensible or practical.
Example Question #1063 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
RUTHLESS
cruel
competent
well-written
flexible
impoverished
cruel
"Ruthless" means merciless and cruel.
Example Question #1067 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BENEVOLENT
judgmental
expensive
insane
aesthetic
kindhearted
kindhearted
"Benevolent" means kindhearted and well-meaning.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
QUIXOTIC
Impractical
Cautious
Aligned
Miniature
Tangential
Impractical
"Quixotic" means impractical, fanciful, or idealistic. The word is based upon the literary character Don Quixote, who is impractical, chivalrous, and romantic. So, "impractical" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "quixotic."
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VALIANT
Timid
Ample
Noxious
Frightened
Brave
Brave
"Valiant" means brave. "Timid" means fearful or shy. "Frightened" means afraid or scared. "Noxious" means poisonous or toxic. "Ample" means enough or sufficient.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPARTIAL
Neutral
Partial
Biased
Empathetic
Prejudiced
Neutral
"Impartial" means neutral. "Biased," "prejudiced," and "partial" are all antoynyms of "impartial." They all mean not neutral, but taking one side. Empathethic means showing sympathy or compassion.
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