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 #1164 : Identifying Synonyms

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

FLIPPANT

Possible Answers:

Gregarious

Pugnacious

Avaricious

Frivolous

Persuasive

Correct answer:

Frivolous

Explanation:

"Flippant" means both frivolous and carefree. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "persuasive" means convincing. "Pugnacious" means combative or aggressive. "Gregarious" means outgoing and engaging.

Example Question #1165 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INEPT

Possible Answers:

Adroit

Tranquil

Incompetent

Fortuitous

Lucky

Correct answer:

Incompetent

Explanation:

"Inept" and "incompetent" are synonyms. This is an antonym of "adroit" or "skillful." "Tranquil" means peaceful and calm. "Fortunate" means lucky, as does "fortuitous."

Example Question #1166 : Identifying Synonyms

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

RESOURCEFUL

Possible Answers:

Avaricious

Enterprising

Smelly

Leery

Opulent

Correct answer:

Enterprising

Explanation:

"Resourceful" and "enterprising" are synonyms. While someone who is "opulent" or "rich" may have many "resources," the two are actually not synonyms. "Avaricious" means greedy, and "smelly" means having or emitting a bad odor. "Leery" means cautious.

Example Question #1167 : Identifying Synonyms

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

DISCREET

Possible Answers:

Separate

Monstrous

Reckless

Hideous

Inconspicuous

Correct answer:

Inconspicuous

Explanation:

Someone who is "discreet" is cautious or inconspicuous. This is an antonym of "reckless." "Hideous" means very ugly, and "monstrous" means monster-like. "Discrete," a different word from "discreet," can be used to mean separate and distinct from something else.

Example Question #1168 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PROPHETIC

Possible Answers:

Myopic

Distraught

Individual

Farsighted

Collective

Correct answer:

Farsighted

Explanation:

Someone who is "prophetic" is clairvoyant, able to see and predict the future well. "Myopic" is an antonym meaning nearsighted. "Individual" and "collective" are antonyms, and "distraught" means deeply upset and distressed.

Example Question #191 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

RESILIENT

Possible Answers:

Enervated

Conservative

Elevated

Efficacious

Strong

Correct answer:

Strong

Explanation:

"Resilient" means strong, tough, or hardy. This is an antonym of "enervated," or weak. "Efficacious" means efficient, and "elevated" means literally or figuratively raised to a higher level. "Conservative" and "liberal" are antonyms.

Example Question #192 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

PUGNACIOUS

Possible Answers:

Appeasing

Mollifying

Adroit

Sardonic

Combative

Correct answer:

Combative

Explanation:

"Pugnacious" means combative, aggressive, and eager to fight. This is an antonym of both "mollifying" and "appeasing," which mean attempting to soothe or placate. "Sardonic" means sarcastic, and "adroit" means skillful and adept.

Example Question #193 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

OBSTREPEROUS

Possible Answers:

Plausible

Equitable

Rambunctious

Eager

Effervescent

Correct answer:

Rambunctious

Explanation:

"Obstreperous" means rambunctious and rowdy. "Effervescent" means bubbly, and "equitable" means fair and just. "Eager" means enthusiastic, and "plausible" means credible.

Example Question #194 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

JUST

Possible Answers:

Affable

Vivacious

Fanatical

Knowledgeable

Equitable

Correct answer:

Equitable

Explanation:

"Just" means equitable, fair, and impartial. "Affable" means friendly and amiable. "Vivacious" and "lively" are synonyms, as are "militant" and "fanatical."

Example Question #195 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Personality Traits

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

AVARICIOUS

Possible Answers:

Exuberant

Charismatic

Earnest

Greedy

Listless

Correct answer:

Greedy

Explanation:

"Avaricious" means greedy and acquisitive. "Charismatic" means charming or fascinating. "Earnest" means sincere and candid, and "listless" means exhausted. "Exuberant" and "ebullient" are synonyms.

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