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 #3221 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Divergent

Distinguished

Vile

Indifferent

Equivalent

Correct answer:

Equivalent

Explanation:

"Tantamount" is an adjective that means "equal in seriousness to; virtually the same as," so we need to pick out another word that means "equal." While "indifferent" may look like a good answer choice because it looks like "in-" ("not") and "different," "indifferent" actually doesn't mean "not different," but instead means "having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned," or "neither good nor bad; mediocre," so it's not the word we're looking for. "Equivalent," however, means "equal in value, amount, function, or meaning," and because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "tantamount," it is the correct answer.

Example Question #2461 : Synonyms

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

CONSPICUOUS

Possible Answers:

Impervious

Torrential

Picturesque 

Obvious

Timely

Correct answer:

Obvious

Explanation:

Conspicuous means easily noticed.  Thus, the best answer choice is 'Obvious'.  

Example Question #2462 : Synonyms

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Undaunted

Meaningless

Retroactive

Finite

Unsuited

Correct answer:

Unsuited

Explanation:

Incongruous means out-of-place or unsuited.

Example Question #3222 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

TANTAMOUNT

Possible Answers:

Conversant

Ludicrous

Faulty

Sequestered

Equal

Correct answer:

Equal

Explanation:

"Tantamount" means equal to.

Example Question #3223 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

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

INCONGRUOUS

Possible Answers:

Understood

Fortified

Disagreeing

Affluent

Desperate

Correct answer:

Disagreeing

Explanation:

"Incongruous" means out of place or incompatible. The best answer choice is the word, "disagreeing."

Example Question #3224 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMMACULATE. 

Possible Answers:

Broken 

Flawless 

Malleable 

Deplorable 

Iniquitous

Correct answer:

Flawless 

Explanation:

“Immaculate” means flawless or perfect and usually relates to the cleanliness or goodliness of something. For clarification, "iniquitous" means wicked or sinful; "deplorable" means worthy of contempt or hatred; malleable means movable or flexible.

Example Question #3225 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INSIPID. 

Possible Answers:

Mournful 

Derisive 

Intrepid 

Adventurous

Unexciting

Correct answer:

Unexciting

Explanation:

“Insipid” is used to describe something unexciting. For clarification, "intrepid" means adventurous; "mournful" means full of sadness after a loss; "derisive" means disdainful or contemptuous.

Example Question #3226 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

TRITE. 

Possible Answers:

Unoriginal 

Bold 

Purposeful

Intense 

Scornful 

Correct answer:

Unoriginal 

Explanation:

“Trite” is used to describe something unoriginal. For clarification, "scornful" means mocking or derisive.

Example Question #3227 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

HACKNEYED.

Possible Answers:

Suspicious 

Reformed

Demented 

Appropriate

Cliché

Correct answer:

Cliché

Explanation:

“Hackneyed” means cliché or trite. For clarification, demented means crazy and frenzied; appropriate means fitting.

Example Question #3228 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

VAPID. 

Possible Answers:

Acrid 

Strong 

Dignified 

Heavy 

Bland 

Correct answer:

Bland 

Explanation:

“Vapid” means bland, weak or lifeless. For clarification, dignified means noble and imposing; acrid means choking or unpleasant.

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