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 #122 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PENITENT

Possible Answers:

contrite

thoughtful

archaic

remarkable

frank

Correct answer:

contrite

Explanation:

"Penitent" means remorseful, or contrite.

Example Question #871 : Identifying Synonyms

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

APATHETIC

Possible Answers:

Indifferent

Successful

Patient

Idle

Redundant

Correct answer:

Indifferent

Explanation:

"Apathetic" means showing no interest or enthusiasm, or indifferent.

Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms

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

GLUM

Possible Answers:

Gloomy

Prudent

Professional

Enthusiastic

Sticky

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Glum" means gloomy. None of the other answers have any relation to "glum." "Enthusiastic" means showing interest or enjoyment. "Prudent" means careful or cautious. "Professional" describes a person who is an expert in some field. "Sticky" means adhesive or humid and muggy.

Example Question #873 : Identifying Synonyms

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

NONPLUSSED

Possible Answers:

Stingy

Bewildered

Undercover

Monumental

Genuine

Correct answer:

Bewildered

Explanation:

"Nonplussed" means bewildered or perplexed. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "nonplussed": "genuine" means authentic or earnest; "stingy" means frugal; "monumental" means of great importance or very large; and "undercover" means keeping one's identity a secret while working for a group or organization such as the police.

Example Question #874 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ABJECT

Possible Answers:

Rusty

New

Feminine

Hopeless

Watchful

Correct answer:

Hopeless

Explanation:

"Abject" means miserable or utterly hopeless, so "hopeless" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "abject": "rusty" means out of practice or covered in rust; "new" means novel; "feminine" means womanly; and "watchful" means alert.  

Example Question #875 : Identifying Synonyms

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

SULLEN

Possible Answers:

Cheerful

Gloomy

Optimisitc

Fluid

Peaceful

Correct answer:

Gloomy

Explanation:

"Sullen" means gloomy or depressed, so "gloomy," an adjective that means murky or glum, is the correct answer. "Cheerful" is an antonym of "sullen"; it means extremely happy or joyful. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "sullen": "peaceful" means calm or tranquil; "optimistic" means hopeful or having a positive attitude; and "fluid" means free-flowing, or effortless.

Example Question #876 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ARDENT

Possible Answers:

Sincere

Impulsive

Aquatic

Barren

Enthusiastic

Correct answer:

Enthusiastic

Explanation:

"Ardent" means enthusiastic or passionate towards some cause. "Aquatic" refers to water and its characteristics. "Barren" means lifeless or unable to produce crops. "Sincere" means honest or without deceit. "Impulsive" means sudden and without thought or planning.

Example Question #1671 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

KEEN

Possible Answers:

Despicable

Eager

Indecisive

Confused

Contentious

Correct answer:

Eager

Explanation:

"Keen" means to be eager or excited for something. "Confused" means incapable of thinking straight or clearly. "Despicable" means being hated. "Contentious" means argumentative or quarrelsome. "Indecisive" means incapable of deciding issues in a timely manner.

Example Question #922 : Synonyms

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

ACRID

Possible Answers:

Chemical 

Acidic

Bitter

Unusual 

Happy

Correct answer:

Bitter

Explanation:

"Acrid" means biting or bitter. Therefore, "bitter" is the best synonym. 

Example Question #1672 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

WOEFUL

Possible Answers:

Destitute

Morose

Stalwart

Courageous

Shabby

Correct answer:

Morose

Explanation:

"Woeful" means full of woe, or very sad, so "morose," an adjective that means miserable, glum, or irritable, is the correct answer. "Courageous" means brave. "Stalwart" means strong and reliable. "Destitute" means poor and impoverished. "Shabby" means run-down or in a very bad condition.

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