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 #1591 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

Generous

Harsh

Continuous

Buoyant

Nasal

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #55 : Synonyms

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

SINEWY

Possible Answers:

Stringy

Brief

Upright

Vulgar

Ecstatic

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #1592 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Informed

Resonant

Typical

Malodorous

Dissolved

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

"Noisome" means offensive or having a foul odor. The best choice is "malodorous."

Example Question #1593 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Educated

Malignant

Hazy

Syrupy

Detractive

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

"Viscous" means thick and sticky. The best answer choice is "syrupy."

Example Question #1594 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Distrustful

Inverted

Vague

Repeated

Low

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

Example Question #1595 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Fragile

Supportive

Confused

Effective

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Delicate" means fragile.

Example Question #1596 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TRANSPARENT

Possible Answers:

Muddy

Commendable

Clear

Mature

Foggy

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Transparent" means clear.

Example Question #841 : Synonyms

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Sturdy

Limp

Gourmet

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #1597 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Efficient

Courageous

Disrepair

Transparent

Hard-working

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

"Dilapidated" means worn-down or in a state of disrepair.

Example Question #1598 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Transparent

Renovated

Scholarly

Run-down

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

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