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 #14 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SUPPLE

Possible Answers:

Vulgar

Inflexible

Savage

Innocuous

Limber

Correct answer:

Limber

Explanation:

"Supple" means "limber" or flexible. "Inflexible" is an antonym of "supple"; it means stiff or not able to be bent. "Vulgar" means tasteless or unrefined. "Innocuous" means harmless. "Savage" means wild or ferocious.

Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

MACABRE

Possible Answers:

Protective

Methodical

Panicked

Understated

Gruesome

Correct answer:

Gruesome

Explanation:

“Macabre” means gruesome, horrifying, or pertaining to death, so "gruesome" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to “macabre”. “Understated” means modest or simple. “Protective” means defensive or shielding. “Panicked” means frightened. “Methodical” means systematic. 

Example Question #15 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SCINTILLATING

Possible Answers:

Boring

Sparkling

Forbidden

Luxurious

Maximum

Correct answer:

Sparkling

Explanation:

"Scintillating" means emitting small amounts of light. "Sparkling," which also means emitting bits of light, is therefore the correct answer. The other answers do not have similar meanings: "luxurious" means comfortable and expensive; "forbidden" means prohibited; "maximum" means most or highest; and "boring" means dull.

Example Question #16 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FRIGID

Possible Answers:

Cold

Wealthy

Emotional

Silent

Sparse

Correct answer:

Cold

Explanation:

"Frigid" means very cold, so "cold" is the correct answer. The other choices have nothing to do with "cold": "silent" means not making noise, "emotional" means showing emotion, "sparse" means infrequent or few, and "wealthy" means having lots of money.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

OBTRUSIVE

Possible Answers:

Conspicuous

Indecisive

Welcome

Leftover

Traumatic

Correct answer:

Conspicuous

Explanation:

"Obtrusive" means noticeable, in an unwanted way. The correct answer "conspicuous" also means very noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "welcome" means invited, "indecisive" means unable to make a decision, "traumatic" means very difficult and unpleasant, and "leftover" means remaining after a meal or an event.

Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DIAPHANOUS

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Webbed

Frangible

Gauzy

Ominous

Correct answer:

Gauzy

Explanation:

"Diaphanous" is an adjective that often is used to describe fabrics, and means delicate and not completely opaque. So, the answer choices closest in meaning to "diaphanous" are "gauzy" and "frangible." While "frangible" means easily breakable, "gauzy" means thin and not completely opaque. Since "gauzy" is the closest synonym of "diaphanous" amongst the possible answer choices, it is the correct answer.

Example Question #19 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Cantankerous 

Portly 

Dull 

Noble 

Graceful 

Correct answer:

Graceful 

Explanation:

“Lithe” means flexible and/or graceful, so "graceful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "portly" means fat, and "cantankerous" means bad-tempered.

Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

KITSCHY

Possible Answers:

Chipper

Unconventional

Adorable

Old-fashioned

Gaudy

Correct answer:

Gaudy

Explanation:

"Kitschy" and "gaudy" are both words to describe something that is cheap and tacky.

Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

RADIANT

Possible Answers:

Paltry

Scientific

Poisonous

Enthused

Beaming

Correct answer:

Beaming

Explanation:

"Radiant" means luminous, or "beaming."

Example Question #51 : Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OPULENT

Possible Answers:

Benevolent

Opaque

Sumptuous

Complex

Putrid

Correct answer:

Sumptuous

Explanation:

"Opulent" is an adjective that means lavish, and since "sumptuous" means expensive-looking, it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "opulent," so it is the correct answer.

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