SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BLOATED.

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Diminished 

Forlorn 

Effervescent

Skinny

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

If something is “bloated” it is fat and swollen. For clarification, "effervescent" means bubbly and energetic; "forlorn" means to feel sad and pitiful; "diminished" means made smaller.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PERCEPTIBLE

Possible Answers:

harsh

passable

detectable

morose

obvious

Correct answer:

detectable

Explanation:

"Perceptible" means able to be noticed, or detectable.

Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

Immaculate

Possible Answers:

Rancid

Clean

Odious

Trite

Malodoruous

Correct answer:

Clean

Explanation:

"Immaculate" means clean. Odious means extremely unpleasant; rancid means rotten; malodorous means bad odor; and trite means overused.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms

Radiant

Possible Answers:

Bright

Gloomy

Abundant

Disrespectful

Sullen

Correct answer:

Bright

Explanation:

"Radiant" means bright; gloomy and sullen means dark or depressing; abundant means a lot; disrespectful means rude or impolite.

Example Question #4 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Salient

Confused

Tiresome

Skillful

Abandoned

Correct answer:

Abandoned

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down or abandoned. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "derelict": "tiresome" means exhausting or annoying; "skillful" means talented; "confused" means bewildered; and "salient" means relevant or overt.

Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ROTUND

Possible Answers:

Sedulous

Plump

Courageous 

Framed

Secondary

Correct answer:

Plump

Explanation:

"Rotund" means round or plump. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "rotund"; "secondary" means of less importance than something else; "framed" means set up to be falsely blamed for a crime one did not commit; "sedulous" means "diligent"; and "courageous" means brave.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ETHEREAL

Possible Answers:

Refrigerated

Outraged

Delicate

Subordinate

Tense

Correct answer:

Delicate

Explanation:

"Ethereal" means almost as light as air or delicate, so "delicate" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "ethereal": "outraged" means very angry; "refrigerated" means chilled; "subordinate" means lower in rank; and "tense" means stressed.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

LAVISH

Possible Answers:

Arid

Comfortable

Frigid

Luxurious

Deafening

Correct answer:

Luxurious

Explanation:

"Lavish" means rich or fancy, so "luxurious," an adjective that means suptuous or grand, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "lavish": "comfortable" means relaxing, agreeable, or cozy; "frigid" means extremely cold; "arid" means extremey dry; and "deafening" means very loud.

Example Question #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

QUAINT

Possible Answers:

Putrid

Compassionate

Timid

Old-fashioned

Negligent

Correct answer:

Old-fashioned

Explanation:

"Quaint" means old-fashioned and charming. "Putrid" means decayed or rotten. "Negligent" means not cautious or careless. "Compassionate" means sympathetic or showing emotion and concern for others. "Timid" means shy and easily scared

Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

WINDING

Possible Answers:

Twisted

Unique

Olfactory

Juvenile

Wordy

Correct answer:

Twisted

Explanation:

"Winding" refers to a twisted or spiral course or path. "Unique" means rare or one-of-a-kind. "Wordy" means the overuse of words. "Olfactory" refers to a sense of smell. "Juvenile" means young and immature.

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