All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1771 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADDLED
Frenzied
Baffled
Maudlin
Spurious
Reproachful
Baffled
"Addled" is another word for baffled or confused. To be "reproachful" is to be disapproving. "Spurious" means false or apocryphal. "Frenzied" is a synonym for "frantic," and "maudlin" is a synonym for "saccharine" or sentimental.
Example Question #1772 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
JOCUND
Rotund
Sonorous
Fertile
Jovial
Sniveling
Jovial
"Jocund" means "jovial," cheerful, or merry. Don't confuse this with "fecund," which means fertile, or "orotund," which means sonorous. "Rotund" is another word for plump or robust. To "snivel" is to cry and whine.
Example Question #1773 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SAUCY
Opulent
Chicanery
Ostentatious
Cheeky
Lachrymose
Cheeky
"Saucy" means "cheeky," bold, or irreverent. "Lachrymose" is another word for tearful or maudlin. "Chicanery" means trickery and is a noun, not an adjective. "Ostentatious" means showy, while "opulent" means wealthy and luxurious.
Example Question #1774 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCREDULOUS
Disbelieving
Dappled
Incongruous
Vulnerable
Gullible
Disbelieving
"Incredulous" means skeptical or "disbelieving." This is the opposite of "gullible," which means overly trusting. Something "incongruous" doesn't fit or match, and something "dappled" is marked with large and usually lovely spots. "Vulnerable" means defenseless, helpless, and weak.
Example Question #1775 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GLOWERING
Clangorously
Victorious
Sullen
Kinetic
Forthright
Sullen
To be "glowering" is to be scowling, angry, or sullen. "Frank" is a synonym of forthright. "Victorious" is a synonym of triumphant. "Clangorous" means loud and raucous. "Kinetic" means moving or having to do with movement.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BELLICOSE
secret
aggressive
tired
naughty
obscure
aggressive
"Bellicose" means demonstrating willingness to fight, aggressive.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORRUPT
secretive
moldy
rough
dishonest
mixed
dishonest
"Corrupt" means lacking in integrity, or dishonest.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DOCILE
timid
pestering
angry
obedient
beautiful
obedient
"Docile" means ready to accept control, or obedient.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
FASTIDIOUS
pandering
trustworthy
independent
perfectionist
cowardly
perfectionist
"Fastidious" means very attentive to detail, or perfectionist.
Example Question #5 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
TACITURN
greedy
untalkative
tired
bothersome
flat
untalkative
"Taciturn" means reserved in speech, or untalkative.
All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
