All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1036 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SACCHARINE.
Tasteless
Sweet
Revolting
Sour
Bitter
Sweet
“Saccharine” is an adjective that means of or relating to sugar or sweetness.
Example Question #995 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
EMINENT
rosy
meager
illustrious
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #996 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
multifarious
insane
ideal
treacherous
malicious
treacherous
"Perfidious" means deceitful, untrustworthy, or treacherous.
Example Question #11 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BOISTEROUS.
Loud and enthusiastic
Angry and resentful
Ambitious and outgoing
Shy and reserved
Soft-spoken
Loud and enthusiastic
“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 #12 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Amble
Prattle
Loud
Remorse
Quiet
Quiet
“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 #1791 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Portly
Assuming
Friendly
Spiteful
Spendthrift
Spiteful
Someone who is “rancorous” is spiteful, unforgiving and vengeful. For clarification, "portly" means fat; spendthrift describes someone who squanders money.
Example Question #1042 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IRASCIBLE.
Disinclined
Foolhardy
Miserly
Touchy
Malevolent
Touchy
“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 #1043 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Arrogant
Vociferous
Covetous
Composed
Strident
Covetous
“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 #1044 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Loud
Heavy
Antiquated
Talkative
Suspended
Talkative
“Voluble” means garrulous or talkative. For clarification, antiquated means old-fashioned.
Example Question #1045 : Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EGOTISTICAL.
Remorseful
Mirth
Selfless
Conceited
Despondent
Conceited
“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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