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 #1134 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ENIGMATIC

Possible Answers:

Valuable

Habitual

Strained

Feeble

Puzzling

Correct answer:

Puzzling

Explanation:

"Enigmatic" means mysterious or perplexing. The best answer choice is "puzzling."

Example Question #1135 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INCONTINENT

Possible Answers:

Exempt

Intensive

Brave

Durable

Unrestrained

Correct answer:

Unrestrained

Explanation:

"Incontinent" means unrestrained or lacking in self-control.

Example Question #1136 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ALOOF

Possible Answers:

Friendly

Foreign

Reserved

Foolish

Difficult

Correct answer:

Reserved

Explanation:

Someone who is "aloof" is distant or stand-offish in manner. It describes someone who holds herself apart from others.

Example Question #1137 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PUNCTILIOUS

Possible Answers:

Optimistic

Precise

Masked

Relevant

Finished

Correct answer:

Precise

Explanation:

"Punctilious" means paying careful attention to detail or strictly following formalities. The best answer choice is "precise."

Example Question #1138 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DISSOLUTE

Possible Answers:

Immoral

Complex

Loyal

Young

Agitated

Correct answer:

Immoral

Explanation:

"Dissolute" means immoral.

Example Question #1139 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CAUSTIC

Possible Answers:

Guarded

Serious

Prideful

Obvious

Critical

Correct answer:

Critical

Explanation:

"Caustic" means severely critical, biting, or sarcastic.

Example Question #1140 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADEPT

Possible Answers:

Respected

Harmful

Lacking

Abandoned

Skillful

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adept" means skillful.

Example Question #1141 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Benevolent

Destructive

Hostile

Fruitful

Friendly

Correct answer:

Hostile

Explanation:

"Inimical" means hostile.

Example Question #1142 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

LOQUACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Obedient

Reserved

Talkative

Tacit

Introverted

Correct answer:

Talkative

Explanation:

"Loquacious" means talkative.

Example Question #1143 : Identifying Synonyms

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MUNIFICENT

Possible Answers:

Thrifty

Generous

Malevolent

Offensive

Short-sighted

Correct answer:

Generous

Explanation:

"Munificent" means generous.

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