SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #834 : Synonyms

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

RAUCOUS

Possible Answers:

Continuous

Generous

Harsh

Buoyant

Nasal

Correct answer:

Harsh

Explanation:

"Raucous" means harsh or disorderly.

Example Question #3 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Appearance, Materiality, And Sensory Imagery

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

SINEWY

Possible Answers:

Upright

Ecstatic

Stringy

Vulgar

Brief

Correct answer:

Stringy

Explanation:

"Sinewy" means tough, stringy, or strong.

Example Question #1591 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

NOISOME

Possible Answers:

Typical

Resonant

Dissolved

Informed

Malodorous

Correct answer:

Malodorous

Explanation:

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

Example Question #1592 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VISCOUS

Possible Answers:

Detractive

Hazy

Syrupy

Malignant

Educated

Correct answer:

Syrupy

Explanation:

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

Example Question #837 : Synonyms

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

NEBULOUS

Possible Answers:

Vague

Low

Repeated

Inverted

Distrustful

Correct answer:

Vague

Explanation:

"Nebulous" means vague, indistinct, or cloudy.

Example Question #1596 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DELICATE

Possible Answers:

Confused

Supportive

Sturdy

Effective

Fragile

Correct answer:

Fragile

Explanation:

"Delicate" means fragile.

Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

TRANSPARENT

Possible Answers:

Commendable

Foggy

Muddy

Mature

Clear

Correct answer:

Clear

Explanation:

"Transparent" means clear.

Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

FLACCID

Possible Answers:

Limp

Gourmet

Sturdy

Sociable

Fortunate

Correct answer:

Limp

Explanation:

"Flaccid" means limp.

Example Question #1593 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

DILAPIDATED

Possible Answers:

Hard-working

Courageous

Disrepair

Efficient

Transparent

Correct answer:

Disrepair

Explanation:

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

Example Question #802 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DERELICT

Possible Answers:

Run-down

Transparent

Renovated

Gloomy

Scholarly

Correct answer:

Run-down

Explanation:

"Derelict" means run-down.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors