All SSAT Upper Level Verbal Resources
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.
Revolting
Sour
Sweet
Tasteless
Bitter
Sweet
“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
rosy
meager
forthcoming
gregarious
illustrious
illustrious
"Eminent" means famous, respected, or illustrious.
Example Question #244 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
PERFIDIOUS
insane
treacherous
multifarious
ideal
malicious
treacherous
"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.
Soft-spoken
Loud and enthusiastic
Shy and reserved
Angry and resentful
Ambitious and outgoing
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 #1792 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETICENT.
Prattle
Amble
Remorse
Loud
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 #1793 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RANCOROUS.
Spiteful
Spendthrift
Assuming
Portly
Friendly
Spiteful
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.
Foolhardy
Malevolent
Miserly
Disinclined
Touchy
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 #1795 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
AVARICIOUS.
Strident
Composed
Vociferous
Covetous
Arrogant
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 #1796 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VOLUBLE.
Antiquated
Loud
Heavy
Suspended
Talkative
Talkative
“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.
Remorseful
Conceited
Selfless
Mirth
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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