All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1121 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAGE
Wise
Coarse
Expansive
Vacant
Slick
Wise
"Sage" means wise.
Example Question #371 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INEPT
Unskillful
Dishonest
Corrupt
Defined
Expressive
Unskillful
"Inept" means without skill or incompetent.
Example Question #372 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTEMPTUOUS
Useful
Disrespectful
Comical
Daring
Famous
Disrespectful
"Contemptuous" means disrespectful.
Example Question #373 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADROIT
Elusive
Last
Unusual
Corrupt
Skillful
Skillful
"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.
Example Question #374 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DESTITUTE
Hypnotizing
Poor
Stressful
Torrential
Assiduous
Poor
"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."
Example Question #375 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
Showy
Defiant
Adorable
Incredulous
Renowned
Renowned
"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."
Example Question #376 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PIOUS
Abundant
Audible
Devout
Relevant
Patterned
Devout
"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.
Example Question #377 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDOLENT
Promising
Invalid
Neglectful
Peaceful
Lazy
Lazy
"Indolent" means lazy.
Example Question #151 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OBSTINATE
Loyal
Materialistic
Violent
Limitless
Stubborn
Stubborn
"Obstinate" means stubborn.
Example Question #152 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONTENTIOUS
Oppressive
Happy
Argumentative
Invincible
Merciful
Argumentative
"Contentious" means argumentative.
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