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 #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

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

SACCHARINE. 

Possible Answers:

Revolting 

Sour 

Sweet 

Tasteless

Bitter

Correct answer:

Sweet 

Explanation:

“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.

Example Question #17 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

rosy

meager

forthcoming

gregarious

illustrious

Correct answer:

illustrious

Explanation:

"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.

Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs

Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.

PERFIDIOUS

Possible Answers:

insane

treacherous

multifarious

ideal

malicious

Correct answer:

treacherous

Explanation:

"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.

Example Question #1791 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

BOISTEROUS.

Possible Answers:

Soft-spoken

Loud and enthusiastic

Shy and reserved 

Angry and resentful

Ambitious and outgoing

Correct answer:

Loud and enthusiastic

Explanation:

“Boisterous” means noisy, energetic and often rough or wild so the correct answer is “loud and energetic.” For clarification, "reserved" means aloof or distant; "resentful" means bitter or annoyed at having been previously treated badly.

Example Question #1792 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RETICENT.

Possible Answers:

Prattle 

Amble

Remorse 

Loud 

Quiet 

Correct answer:

Quiet 

Explanation:

“Reticent” means quiet or reserved. For clarification, "prattle" is used to describe inane chatter; "amble" is a type of slow, purposeless walk; "remorse" means regret and sorrow. For further clarification, "inane" means pointless.

Example Question #1793 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

RANCOROUS.

Possible Answers:

Spiteful

Spendthrift 

Assuming 

Portly 

Friendly

Correct answer:

Spiteful

Explanation:

Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.

Example Question #1794 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

IRASCIBLE.

Possible Answers:

Foolhardy 

Malevolent

Miserly 

Disinclined

Touchy

Correct answer:

Touchy

Explanation:

“Irascible” means quick-tempered, easily angered and touchy so the correct answer is “touchy.” Touchy generally means sensitive. For clarification, miserly means not generous; disinclined means not in favor of a certain action; malevolent means evil.

Example Question #1795 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

AVARICIOUS.

Possible Answers:

Strident 

Composed 

Vociferous

Covetous 

Arrogant 

Correct answer:

Covetous 

Explanation:

“Avaricious” means greedy, which is a synonym for “covetous.” For clarification, composed means under control; vociferous means loud and noisy; strident means loud and disturbing.

Example Question #1796 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

VOLUBLE. 

Possible Answers:

Antiquated 

Loud 

Heavy 

Suspended 

Talkative 

Correct answer:

Talkative 

Explanation:

“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.

Example Question #1797 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

EGOTISTICAL.

Possible Answers:

Remorseful 

Conceited 

Selfless 

Mirth 

Despondent

Correct answer:

Conceited 

Explanation:

“Egotistical” means arrogant or conceited. It is an antonym of selfless. For clarification, mirth means amusement; remorseful means full of regret; despondent means without hope.

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