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 #1464 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INEFFABLE

Possible Answers:

Fervid

Unspeakable

Storied

Luxurious

Dilatory

Correct answer:

Unspeakable

Explanation:

"Ineffable" describes something that cannot be spoken or put into words. "Dilatory" means sluggish, and "fervid" means ardent or impassioned. "Luxurious" means opulent, fancy, and deluxe. "Storied" is another word for "legendary."

Example Question #1465 : Identifying Synonyms

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

PUERILE

Possible Answers:

Juvenile

Euphoric

Heinous

Rancorous

Adulterated

Correct answer:

Juvenile

Explanation:

"Puerile" means "juvenile" or immature. "Adulterated" means impure or contaminated. "Heinous" is a synonym for "atrocious," and "rancorous" is a synonym for "spiteful." "Euphoric" means elated and ecstatic.

Example Question #1466 : Identifying Synonyms

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

INIMICAL

Possible Answers:

Intractable

Disconsolate

Injurious

Celibate

Enthralled

Correct answer:

Injurious

Explanation:

The adjective "inimical" means hostile, unfriendly or causing harm, detrimental, "injurious." Just to provide further clarification on a difficult word "injurious" means leading to or causing injury. Additionally, "intractable" means stubborn, obstinate, not prone to changing one's mind; "celibate" means abstinent, not engaging or having engaged in sexual acts; "enthralled" means captivated by and attracted to; "disconsolate" means unhappy and unable to be consoled, not able to be cheered up.

Example Question #1467 : Identifying Synonyms

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

ERUDITE

Possible Answers:

Scholarly

Equestrian

Ambivalent

Quizzical

Elementary

Correct answer:

Scholarly

Explanation:

"Erudite" means learned or "scholarly." "Equestrian" is an adjective that means related to horses, and "ambivalent" is an adjective that describes the state of having mixed feelings. "Quizzical" means inquiring or curious. "Elementary" means simple, basic.

Example Question #1468 : Identifying Synonyms

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

BANAL

Possible Answers:

Potable

Querulous

Rare

Trite

Ingenious

Correct answer:

Trite

Explanation:

"Banal" is a synonym for "trite," hackneyed, or boringly commonplace. This is an antonym of both "rare" and "ingenious," or clever. "Querulous" means irritable or petulant. "Potable" means able to be drunk safely.

Example Question #1469 : Identifying Synonyms

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

QUIESCENT

Possible Answers:

Indecisive

Dormant

Festive

Restless

Incisive

Correct answer:

Dormant

Explanation:

"Quiescent" is a synonym for "dormant" or inactive. "Incisive" means cutting or trenchant. "Indecisive," on the other hand, means unable to make up one's mind. "Festive" describes the state of merriness, celebration. "Restless" means unable to sit still.

Example Question #1470 : Identifying Synonyms

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

TANGENTIAL

Possible Answers:

Philosophical

Shadowy

Global

Mathematical

Peripheral

Correct answer:

Peripheral

Explanation:

Something "tangential" is "peripheral," of very limited relevance to the matter at hand. "Global" means worldwide, and "shadowy" can mean literally or figuratively shady. "Philosophical" can describe lofty, abstract ideas or can describe the academic study of philosophy. Although "tangents" are a mathematical concept, "tangential" is not a synonym for "mathematical."

Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

SOPORIFIC

Possible Answers:

Plain

Joy-inducing

Tacit

Sleep-inducing

Fear-inducing

Correct answer:

Sleep-inducing

Explanation:

Something "soporific" will lull someone to sleep, not cause fear or joy. "Plain" is an antonym for "fancy." "Tacit" describes something unspoken or silent but still understood by all.

Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

DIABOLICAL

Possible Answers:

Devilish

Famished

Putative

Inebriated

Eligible

Correct answer:

Devilish

Explanation:

"Diabolical" and "devilish" are synonyms. "Putative" means presumed or supposed. "Eligible" means qualified, and "inebriated" is another word for intoxicated or drunk. "Famished" means starving.

Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Other Adjectives

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

PUNITIVE

Possible Answers:

Legendary

Punishing

Puerile

Trifling

Fabled

Correct answer:

Punishing

Explanation:

"Punitive" means "punishing." "Trifling" means trivial, unimportant. "Fabled" and "legendary" are synonyms. "Puerile" is another word for juvenile or immature.

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