All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1381 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DORMANT
Crisp
Rainy
Advanced
Inactive
Glossy
Inactive
"Dormant" means inactive or asleep. The Latin root word, "dormire," means to sleep.
Example Question #1382 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIABLE
Defined
Aggressive
Responsible
Durable
Musty
Responsible
"Liable" means legally responsible. The root word, "lier," means to bind.
Example Question #1383 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
OMINOUS
Threatening
Generous
Bold
Hopeful
Grainy
Threatening
"Ominous" is defined as signaling a future harmful or evil event. It also means threatening.
The word is derived from "omen," which means an occurrence that signals what will happen in the future.
Example Question #1384 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORMIDABLE
Scary
Ephemeral
Courageous
Curious
Multicolored
Scary
"Formidable" means scary, intimidating, or powerful. The root word, "formido," means to fear.
Example Question #1385 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERNICIOUS
Audible
Talented
Harmful
Dreary
Mistaken
Harmful
"Pernicious" means fatal or causing harm. The Latin root word "pernicies" means ruin.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FERAL
Transparent
Wild
Ephemeral
Desperate
Quirky
Wild
"Feral" means wild or not domesticated.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FACILE
Nimble
Scrupulous
Immature
Easy
Secluded
Easy
"Facile" means easy.
Example Question #1387 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TURPITUDE
Contradiction
Hygiene
Wickedness
Monotony
Apparition
Wickedness
"Turpitude" means wickedness.
Example Question #2142 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEFARIOUS
Refreshing
Cosmic
Annotated
Wicked
Rapid
Wicked
"Nefarious" means wicked.
Example Question #1386 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELETERIOUS
Desiccated
Impulsive
Harmful
Adequate
Wily
Harmful
"Deleterious" means harmful or injurious to health.
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