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 #1581 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DIAPHANOUS

Possible Answers:

Deadly

Cold

Funny

Frightening

Sheer

Correct answer:

Sheer

Explanation:

"Diaphanous" is a word used to describe something that is filmy, transparent, light, or airy; so, the synonym is "sheer," in the sense of a cloth that is sheer, meaning you can see through it.

Example Question #1582 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Broken down 

On the up 

Lost the way 

Under budget 

Running late 

Correct answer:

Broken down 

Explanation:

“Derelict” is an adjective used to describe something that is deserted, neglected or broken down. Synonyms include rundown, dilapidated, ruined, abandoned etc.

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TEPID

Possible Answers:

Lukewarm

Mindful

Dark

Honorable

Escalating

Correct answer:

Lukewarm

Explanation:

Tepid means lukewarm.  

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Marked

Burly 

Tentative

Clandestine

Dry

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means dry.  

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

ARID

Possible Answers:

Commendable

Dry

Weak

Malleable

Shocking

Correct answer:

Dry

Explanation:

Arid means extremely dry.

Example Question #1583 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

PUTRID

Possible Answers:

Latent

Decaying

Optimistic

Lethal

Causal

Correct answer:

Decaying

Explanation:

"Putrid" means rotten, decaying, or decomposing. The Latin root word, "putridus," means rotten.

Example Question #787 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TURGID

Possible Answers:

Swollen

Arrogant

Striped

Transparent

Intimidating

Correct answer:

Swollen

Explanation:

"Turgid" means swollen.

Example Question #831 : Synonyms

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

SINUOUS

Possible Answers:

Harmonious

Winding

Inherent

Sparse

Purposeful

Correct answer:

Winding

Explanation:

"Sinuous" means winding or curving.

Example Question #832 : Synonyms

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

EMACIATED

Possible Answers:

Formal

Thin

Masculine

Convergent

Curt

Correct answer:

Thin

Explanation:

"Emaciated" means abnormally thin.

Example Question #833 : Synonyms

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

LITHE

Possible Answers:

Flexible

Stuck

Technical

Mundane

Valuable

Correct answer:

Flexible

Explanation:

"Lithe" means flexible or easily bent.

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